Moody Sea and Sky in Oils
A step-by-step painting course by Sean Fear
This course is designed for beginners and intermediate painters. Learn to paint a layered expressive seascape in oils and move beyond simply copying a reference photo. You will be guided step by step through capturing mood, movement and atmosphere using both brushes and palette knives, helping you develop your own painterly style.
You’ll receive a PDF to download and keep, with a link to the course video, the reference picture, and a complete materials list
3 hours and 15 minutes runtime
Suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced artists
Lifetime access with unlimited streaming
Audio in English
Step by Step with Sean
In this course, you’ll learn to paint an expressive seascape in oils. Move beyond copying a reference photo and develop your own painterly style. Using both brushes and palette knives, you’ll create mood, movement, and atmosphere step by step.
Does this sound like you?
You’ve always wanted to paint but never knew where to begin
You want to loosen up your brushwork and paint with more confidence
You enjoy learning from painting sessions and seeing the full process
You want to go beyond the reference, break edges, and have fun with paint
If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
Course Content
Lesson 1
Surface Preperation 21:30
Explains the benefits of using MDF panels for oil painting and demonstrates how to prime and prepare the surface to create the ideal texture
Lesson 2
Toning the Panel 01:40
Demonstrates how to tone your panel to give a warm, glowing foundation that enhances colour and adds atmosphere to your painting
Lesson 3
Sketching the Scene 02:15
Shows a brief drawing of the scene and introduces simple rules for balanced composition
Lesson 4
Colour Mixing 07:15
Watch Sean mix basic colours with a palette knife, showing his thought process and how he modifies them throughout the painting to capture the right tones and mood
Lesson 5
Blocking in the Sky 29:00
Adds the first layer of the sky using loose brushwork, developing a clear tonal range and keeping the colours muted, with an introduction to the palette knife
Lesson 6
Blocking in the Sea 22:00
Lays down the first layer of the sea with loose brushwork, establishing tonal variations and muted colours while using the palette knife to build texture
Lesson 7
Colour Mixing – Second Layer 08:40
Mixes colours for the second layer, fine-tuning tones, refining similar hues, and adding a touch more warmth to the palette
Lesson 8
Detailing the Sky 36:20
Enhances the sky by building up body and texture, refining areas with blending techniques using both brushes and palette knives
Lesson 9
Detailing the Sea 31:20
Adds detail and texture to the sea, mostly using the palette knife to build depth, movement and tonal variation
Lesson 10
Final Details 28:40
Adds minor enhancements using small brushes and establishes a focal point to bring the painting together
Lesson 11
Brush Cleaning 06:40
Guides you through proper brush care to extend their lifespan and maintain performance
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I get a refund?
Unfortunately we do not offer refunds. Once you purchase the course, you will have immediate lifetime access to stream it and download the materials.
2. How do I access the course?
Once your payment has gone through, you will be sent a PDF to download. This includes the link to stream the course as well as the materials list and reference picture.
3. Do I need previous painting experience?
No, the course is suitable for complete beginners and intermediate artists.
4. What materials do I need?
The downloadable handbook includes a suggested materials list and guidance on what you might need to get started, so you can adapt it to suit your own preferences.
5. Can I learn at my own pace?
Yes, there are no deadlines. You can pause, rewind and replay any lesson whenever you like.
6. Will Sean show the full painting process?
Yes, you will paint alongside Sean in real time and see each step of the painting process from start to finish.
Moody Sea and Sky Oil Painting Course
€27
including VAT
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