Kat Mugg is an accomplished oil landscape artist, specializing in vibrant paintings that blend fantasy and reality.
Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of starting out with oil paints? Does it seem like an unattainable dream, way out of your reach?
Kat is here to help you overcome your insecurities and gain confidence in wielding a brush on canvas. No experience needed—just a willingness to jump in!
Her course is designed specifically for beginners, guiding you step by step through the basics of oil painting and sidestepping common frustrations and initial hurdles many face at the onset.
With Kat’s clear instructions, you’ll learn all the basic techniques to paint stunning landscapes from scratch. She will show you how to use brushes and knives to create a range of textures and mix colors to create vibrant hues.
Whether you’re completely new to oil painting or looking to enhance your skills, there is something here for everyone! Discover how to work in layers, blend colors smoothly, create glowing effects, and more.
Not only will you be able to create your own stunning masterpiece by the end, but more importantly, you’ll gain core skills needed to create many more!
Painting should be enjoyable and expressive. Join in and experience it for yourself!
Welcome to Kat’s course! Whether you’re new to oil painting or want to pick up new skills, her course will guide you through the entire process.
Discover how fun and relaxing using oil paints can be!
Get ready to bring the Northern Lights to life on your canvas!
Kat first shows you how to prep your canvas properly to simplify all the later steps! Then she shares her pro tips on planning the scene, avoiding muddy colors, creating the iconic aurora light streaks, and more!
And to make your night scene unforgettable, you’ll get to add glowing mists and twinkling stars across the sky.
This lesson is chock-full of techniques for creating a range of textures to bring your scene to life!
Kat reveals key concepts you need to design a balanced composition. She then guides you through the basics of using a palette knife to create snowy peaks and the wet-on-wet technique to paint water reflections that mirror the sky beautifully.
You’ll also pick up tricks for mixing colors and alternating brush pressure to create depth and interest in your scene. We’re not even done yet, and the painting already looks impressive!
Now on to the foreground, where we’ll add all the fun details!
From stately pine trees to lush grass, from realistic rocks to shimmering shorelines, you’ll discover how to paint them all using tried-and-proven methods that are easy to pick up!
Kat also shares personal tips for adding finishing touches that make her paintings pop.
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Kat Mugg is an accomplished oil landscape artist, specializing in vibrant paintings that blend fantasy and reality.
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