3-Day Kickstart
Mini Class: PORTRAITS IN COLD WAX & OILS
Intuitive Portraits in Cold Wax & Oils
Build beautiful textured backgrounds and let portraits emerge from the layers. This 3-day kickstart class teaches an intuitive, abstract approach to portrait painting — no drawing skills required. Mix cold wax medium with oils for velvety, layered results.
Lifetime Access • 7 Modules • 3 Projects
No Drawing Required
Portraits emerge naturally from textured layers — focus on expression, not accuracy
Beautiful Textures
Cold wax and oils create a velvety matte finish with rich, tactile depth
Quick Results
Complete a mini-series of portraits in just 3 focused sessions
Mixed-Media Elements
Add gold powder, scribbles, and collage for extra personality and depth
7 Comprehensive Modules
Progress from fundamentals to finished paintings with clear, structured lessons
First Layers & Textures
Create expressive textured base layers with cold wax and oils using palette knives, brayers, and scrapers
Colour Layers & Depth
Build colour and depth through layering techniques, mixing warm and cool tones for visual richness
Mini-Portraits & Finishing
Let portraits emerge from textured backgrounds with intuitive mark-making and mixed-media touches
What You'll Create
Apply your skills to create three beautiful paintings
Textured Portrait Series
Create a mini-series of intuitive portraits that emerge from beautifully layered, abstract backgrounds.
Everything You Need to Succeed
- 3-day kickstart class with lifetime access
- Step-by-step video demonstrations
- Cold wax introduction and technique guide
- Texture and colour layering methods
- Mixed-media portrait techniques
- Private community access for support
- Direct email support from Marina
"This class is pure joy. We build the most beautiful textured backgrounds and then the portraits just appear — it's like magic."
— Marina TvB
This course includes:
- 13 lessons
- Lifetime access
Meet Your Instructor
Marina Teding van Berkhout
Cold Wax Artist & Instructor
I'm Marina, a Dutch professional artist living in the South of France. I love blending figurative work with expressive texture. Cold wax changed my creative process, and I'm passionate about making it approachable, joyful, and doable for every artist.
What Students Are Saying
"Marina's teaching style is so encouraging. I felt confident experimenting with portraits right away, even though I've never painted faces before."
Sarah M.
• Artist
"The layering technique is addictive! My portraits have so much more depth and character than anything I've done before."
Linda K.
• Artist
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need drawing skills for this class?⌄
Not at all! The portraits emerge from the textured layers intuitively. You'll focus on expression and mark-making rather than precise drawing.
What supplies do I need?⌄
Cold wax medium, oil paints, palette knives, and a support (panel or canvas). A complete supply list is provided in the class.
How long do I have access?⌄
Lifetime access. Work at your own pace and revisit lessons anytime.
Is this suitable for beginners?⌄
Yes! This kickstart class is perfect for both beginners and experienced artists wanting to explore intuitive portrait painting.
Ready to Paint Intuitive Portraits?
Join the kickstart class and discover the magic of portraits emerging from texture.
Enroll Now - $27