What to expect from our workshops

  • Open to all levels

    Suitable for all levels of artists, whether you are just starting out, or a professional artist.

  • Art Community

    Connect with like-minded creatives, in our community section!

  • Professional Art Instructors

    Taught by knowledgeable and professional fine artists, at the top of their creative field.

  • High-quality content

    All of our courses are professionally filmed to give you the best learning experience.

  • Life-time Access

    Learn at your own pace, from the comfort of your own home, and re-do courses whenever you want.

A unique opportunity to learn from some of the best artists at the top of their creative fields

Welcome to our painting workshops! Our online platform offers a unique opportunity for artists of all levels to learn and grow their skills under the guidance of exceptional teachers. We bring together some of the best artists in the industry to provide you with high-quality instruction and inspiration. All of our online courses have been professionally filmed, ensuring that you receive the highest quality training available.
With lifetime access at a one-time purchase fee, you can revisit the lessons and continue your learning journey at any time. Our online platform allows you to learn from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. We understand that life can be busy and that's why our workshops are flexible, so that you can attend them whenever you want. Our workshops are designed for all skill levels, whether you're a beginner or a professional, you'll find something that suits your needs. Don't miss out on the opportunity to improve your skills, explore your creativity and be a part of a community of like-minded artists.

Painting Giveaway!

And the winners are...

Thank you to everyone who took part in our painting giveaway. Four original pieces of art, painted by our incredible online workshop instructors, have now been won in our raffle. The winners are: Rob Conibear, Richard Scarr, Inga Bjork Gunnarsdottir, and Lia Maros. Congratulations! We'll be sending you your paintings very soon🎉We appreciate everyone who took part and left a review, your feedback is so important to us and we are thrilled to hear how much you are enjoying the courses.

What students are saying

All of these reviews are written by students who have taken our workshops

5 star rating

Top guide trough the very creative figurative approach

William Dal

The figurative painting course proposed by Michael is one of the best workshop I ever done. His creative approach to the figurative process is outstanding. ...

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The figurative painting course proposed by Michael is one of the best workshop I ever done. His creative approach to the figurative process is outstanding. Watch and listen such a talented artist has been inspiring! He kept no secrets, and he shared all his knowledge about oil painting, thank you for make this happen!

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A treasure trove!

Lia Maros

Watercolour is, in my opinion, one of the most difficult mediums to paint with and this workshop is a treasure trove of valuable information (especially the ...

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Watercolour is, in my opinion, one of the most difficult mediums to paint with and this workshop is a treasure trove of valuable information (especially the extensive pdf) for any figurative painter. Marcos is not only a marvellous watercolorist but also a wonderful teacher. And again, video and sound quality are superb. I highly recommend!

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An honour to see such an inspirational painter at work

Sara Gregory

I have been an admirer of Mustafa Ozel's paintings for many years. To get an insight into his workshop, the way he poses and lights his model, the colours he...

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I have been an admirer of Mustafa Ozel's paintings for many years. To get an insight into his workshop, the way he poses and lights his model, the colours he uses and his approach to painting in oils is priceless! I am a portrait painter who wishes to improve my skills and I am so happy to have found this course online. By watching this and continuing to practise what I have learnt I am confident I will be a better painter.

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5 Stars for Production and Content

Colleen White

Just watching this course is a treat. The videos for the class content use split screens so we can see the work as the instructor paints, the palette as it'...

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Just watching this course is a treat. The videos for the class content use split screens so we can see the work as the instructor paints, the palette as it's being used, and the primary source photo. The audio is clear. Very professional. Mr Einarsson is personable in his presentation and the information he provides has been helpful for me, especially the pre-painting content on composition and design. And as soon as I saw that he was self-taught and that Richard Schmid was an artist/teacher he admires, I was hooked. I highly recommend this class for artists, even those who are not landscape painters. There is enough information from finding an interesting subject to varnishing the finished work for anyone who is looking for a course about color, value, and technique.

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One of the Best Painting Classes I've taken!

Denise Barta Sagan

This class is very well constructed by Art Escape and very well taught by Michael Carson. The site is extremely user friendly and the class well structured. ...

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This class is very well constructed by Art Escape and very well taught by Michael Carson. The site is extremely user friendly and the class well structured. I especially like Michael's teaching at every step of the painting. I will say I was intensely interested in his process to begin with but unlike many courses Ive taken where I've fallen asleep watching the painting process, Michael's tips and comments kept me awake. This is the first class in which I am actually going to follow along and paint from the photos provided. I bought all the paints, brushes, the Gessobord and even the Scheveningen Purple Brown. Great background music too btw! BRAVO! Well done!

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A great Course

Inga Björk Gunnarsdóttir

I liked this Course very much. Thorgrimur talkes about blending colors, values and tones. Encourages to paint loosely and teaches pallet knife technique. He...

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I liked this Course very much. Thorgrimur talkes about blending colors, values and tones. Encourages to paint loosely and teaches pallet knife technique. He encourages us to practice and practice and to be brave to add our own little personal touch to our paintings. Nothing is right or wrong, everybody has their own style and a way to express their art. I love his artwork and I will recommend this course to others. Thank you, Inga

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excellent in-house demo

Romas Viesulas

With tremendous production values and a meditative soundtrack, this online workshop was akin to being transported to Istanbul, directly to Mustafa's studio. ...

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With tremendous production values and a meditative soundtrack, this online workshop was akin to being transported to Istanbul, directly to Mustafa's studio. I particularly liked the studio tour, and the juxtaposition of model, palette, and canvas during the demo. Mustafa's command of color is nothing short of remarkable, and there were many moments in the demos - both sketches and final painting - that were a revelation to me. Thank you for making this available. I'll look for comments in the interactive section of the academy site for more info on brushes, paints and surfaces used.

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Informative, entertaining and practical help

Richard Scarr

I've found, previously, the downside of a lot of courses is that they focus on the wrong things or are a bit dry in presentation or skip the exact info I was...

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I've found, previously, the downside of a lot of courses is that they focus on the wrong things or are a bit dry in presentation or skip the exact info I was looking for. None of this can be said of this course. The presentation is professional and understated. The views of the canvas, palette and artist were perfect in giving a complete view of Michaels work flow and the breaks for each chapter felt very natural. It was also reassuring to see how to correct things when they go wrong. I'll definitely be referring back to this course for my own attempts. Oddly considering this is an art course I want to give a mention to the sound quality throughout. Michaels narration is an invaluable part of the course and both his voice and the music in the background are perfectly balanced.

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Great value!

Tomas Lindström

This course had a great value. The price was affordable and the content was great. Easy to follow, great tempo and when I tried it myself I really found that...

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This course had a great value. The price was affordable and the content was great. Easy to follow, great tempo and when I tried it myself I really found that I got some new insight and practical knowledge. I loved Mr Mustafas palette! I think it is wonderful that a artist share his palette so generously. And the palette is so important and connected with Mr Mustafas way of gesture. I learned so much about create volume through the palette. I love the platform for communication and sharing of each others work. I just wished there where more participants charing there work and thoughts. I will definitely get a new course soon. Tomas, Sweden.

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Paint with magician

gonca civi

I have been following Master Marcos for a long time. I adore his art. With this course I have leart many tips about painting a portrait and watercolor. The m...

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I have been following Master Marcos for a long time. I adore his art. With this course I have leart many tips about painting a portrait and watercolor. The most I liked to apply working with 2 brushes one is dry and soften the ages with that. Also the layering protocol was awesome. Thank you Marcos. Waiting a course about painting water soon :)

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Inspiring

Guðleifur Kristjánsson

The joyful but relaxed narrative and demonstration in this course really helped me on my own journey as a painter. It inspired me in the way that by putting ...

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The joyful but relaxed narrative and demonstration in this course really helped me on my own journey as a painter. It inspired me in the way that by putting joy and passion into this craft you can explore your own creative ways.

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Best Online Painting Workshop

Shaney Fago

Thank you Michael Carson & Art Escape Italy. I have taken in-person and online workshops and this is by far the best. Your down-to-earth teaching sty...

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Thank you Michael Carson & Art Escape Italy. I have taken in-person and online workshops and this is by far the best. Your down-to-earth teaching style, humor, and tempo made it easy to follow and engaging. There are so many ways to paint with oils, but your honest and effective approach makes it so much less daunting and yet inspires me to continue to learn and create beautiful compositions and work.

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