MazArt Academy Resources

A warm brunaille underpainting, four simple tones, and a focus on accuracy — that’s how this tabby and white cat came to life. In this blog, I walk you through the process from value study to refined fur, with the YouTube tutorial linked so you can watch every step.

A warm, painterly study of tomatoes and garlic — where simple ingredients become luminous through layers of glazing and patience. Watch the full tutorial on YouTube.

When I asked for your testimonials and photos, I never expected such an incredible response. The flood of artwork and kind words completely blew me away, a beautiful reminder of why I started teaching in the first place.

A moody still life painted in the classical grisaille style using just four tones. The Witch’s Table explores light, shadow, and storytelling — a timeless study now available to paint inside MazArt Academy.

Copper & Bloom is a quiet study in warmth and light — a reminder that beauty unfolds slowly. Built through layers of underpainting and soft glazes, this still life celebrates patience, balance, and the calm that comes from painting with intention.

This June, we painted The Cleansing Ritual — a Vermeer-esque oil study capturing the quiet dignity of everyday life. Through the classical underpainting and layering method, we explored how light, form, and patience combine to create timeless realism.

Discover how we built this stunning snow leopard, Snow Ghost, layer by layer throughout September inside MazArt Academy. Using the classical underpainting and layering technique, we explored how drying time and patience bring true depth and realism to oil painting.