As soon as you sign up for class the website will ask you to create a username and password. This is so that you will get access into the secure portal where you will find your course purchase. Shortly after your registration you will also receive an email that will include the link that will allow instant access to the online course library, and you can start watching the lessons at any time you wish on your computer or any other device, such as your tablet or mobile device. You can watch, pause, re-watch...It's all at your own pace!

You get lifetime access. "Lifetime" technically means for the entire lifespan of the course (which means as long as the course exists on the online learning platform).

Also, let me add that as I make updates to the course in the future you won’t have to pay for any of those updates. You get permanent access to the course and any extras I decide to put in later.

Absolutely. The course is completely self-paced so that you can do as much or as little at a time as you like.

As soon as you purchase the course, the system will direct you to setup your user name and password for the portal. You will also be sent an automatic email that will include your URL for the course portal and you can dive right in!

For sure! Once you buy the course, you can access it whenever you want. The course is  self-paced and you can start whenever you like, and progress at which ever speed suites your circumstances.

No, the lessons are pre recorded. So you can watch them whenever you like, in your own timezone when you're ready.

The course materials are shared as online video content.  The Video Content is made up of two types:

1. Video Slideshows where I speak to the slides to introduce some of the concepts and basics (these are good for building foundational knowledge and inspiration),
2. Pre recorded videos where I personally demonstrate the use of materials, applications, and techniques on canvas, and Pre-recorded painting videos where I create end to end paintings from beginning to end, demonstrating each layer. The painting videos are all real time and there is no cuts or time lapse (meaning, there is NO speeding up of the video). So you can watch every detail I do,  with me explaining every individual step. Videos are recorded "from above" looking down on the canvas and working area - as we work on a horizontal surface.

All types of videos are accessible via your course portal once you are signed in.

There are also some downloadable reference files for certain lessons, that you can find in the respective online page for that lesson.

Any smart device that has access to the internet, your laptop, desktop, tablet, smart phone etc.

You also get access to a FREE mobile app (optional download) to access the course and community on the go.

YES!  You can access the Materials Guide for the course here. This includes all materials used in the course and my personal favourites and suggestions. You do not need to buy all your materials as you start the course. You can refer the Materials Guide for more details and tips on this.

The color I demonstrate in the course is Fluid Acrylic Paint (I use the Golden brand colors). Alternative consistencies you can use in place of Fluid or in combination of Fluid is : High Flow (such as Golden High Flow), or Soft Body (Liquitex has a good range). My personal preference is Golden due to it's high performance in color pigmentation. We will cover why paint quality matters (or in which cases it matters) inside the course in Module 2. You can opt to wait until you watch that module, before you buy your paints.

The demonstrations uses Golden brand products (as that is the brand I get the best performance from when it comes to their colors). I do also refer to Liquitex  in the course as we cover materials in Module 2 as this is an alternative that I tried and used with reliable quality.  I can only recommend what I have used, however, also depending on which country you are in, different quality brands of paint products exist in the markets, and you can do your own research on what works best for you. Overall, I do recommend a high quality acrylics paint (professional / artist quality). We will cover why paint quality matters (or in which cases it matters) inside the course in Module 2. You can opt to wait until you watch that module, before you buy your paints.

We will use primarily Glazing Liquid (I use the Golden brand). If you cannot find this brand, you can use mediums that have "glazing" in their name. Some are called "Glazing Medium".  I also demonstrate the use of two other mediums in some applications - these are optional to use: Airbrush medium and Soft Gel Gloss. I am covering this topic in Module 3 - Lesson 2 of the course.  You can also refer to the material guide for details.

Yes!  That's exactly what I will teach.

That's what the course demonstrates and what I recommend you try so you can follow the techniques and approaches I share while having similar experiences as me.

 Other surfaces can be used too, but they will just have a different look and feel (different style) and some best practices and working style changes depending on the surface type.

This is not that one surface is better or more beautiful than the other. But a stretched canvas is what the course is focused on. You are absolutely welcome to try the techniques on canvas and then also explore them on another surface (I always encourage you to explore and try different things and find what works best for you).

No! In fact I paint horizontally, placing the canvas on a flat surface (table). So that's how all the demonstrations are, and they are filmed from above looking at the painting area. You can work on any flat surface like a table. Make sure to protect your table with a drop cloth or sheet. 

Simple prior experience of having worked with any type of acrylic paints would be nice, as it would make it easier for you to pick up the concepts in this course. However, regardless of your current level, whether you are a beginner or an intermediate painter, if you are serious and excited about exploring different styles, and you want to put in the time to play and practice, you will enjoy this course. You will get the most results the more you practice and the more you try to incorporate your own preferences and experimentations into the techniques taught in this course (rather than forcing yourself to do things exactly as I do at each step). 

Yes, while some of the lessons on materials and color harmony may be refresher for you (if you already have a good handle on color), you will be able to learn some new and fresh approaches for creating vibrant layers with your colors and glazing liquid, and tools like the catalyst wedge.

Yes! If you spend 14 days going through the course, but don't feel the course is a fit for you, just email me, and I will gladly give you a refund. No risks here!

For sure! You can ask me questions right inside the course area within the comments section that is located directly under each lesson video.  I do my best to get back within reasonable time.  In addition you will also get access to a private online student community right inside the course portal, where you can also connect with your instructor and fellow course members and share photos of your creations.

It's not so much a matter of how long the course is, what matters is how fast or effectively you could start enjoying some of the new approaches, tips, techniques, and getting some results.  Also, some like to consume lessons fast, while some like to take their time, re-watch, slow down the videos etc. So the length of the learning experience depends on the person. 

But to answer the question from a watchable lessons perspective, the entire duration of all 8 Modules combined is a total of approximately 12 hours. So you could watch one module per week (over 8 weeks), and you could also watch it all in a matter of a few days or one week. Your personal preference, style of learning, and enjoyment will determine that.

And remember, you have to do the practice to maximize your learning experience (regardless whether you watch the entire course first and get to practice it after, or you practice along the flow of the course). How long or frequent your practices will be, this is something that depends on the person. Ideally, once you're ready to practice, it would be best if you can commit to at least 3 hours a week to painting and implementing the lessons and techniques demonstrated in the lessons. 

I hear you! There's always some other priorities. I developed Vibrant Layers with Acrylics & Mediums to save you time trying to learn things on your own.

Most lessons inside each module are on average 15 min long, and only a very few number of lessons extend beyond 30 mins. So if you can find about 15-20 mins free time, you would be able to easily consume a typical lesson. And you can resume with the next lesson whenever you have time again. The course portal will track which lessons you completed, so you can easily see on your dashboard where you are. Alternatively, if its something you like doing, you could view the entire course in two weekends (there is about 12 hours of total watchable material if you like binge watching).

Most importantly, you can work at your own pace. You will have access to the program for as long as you need it, so you can start and stop whenever is convenient for you. You can access it on your phone, tablet, laptop or desktop.

The good news is, that you can start practicing some interesting techniques as early as in Module 3, and every module builds on top of the previous one. So you don't need to even go fast with the course. Just have fun when it's the right time for you.

If you wish to purchase the course as a gift for someone else, you can use this link to purchase it as GIFT COUPON. Further instructions on how the other person will redeem the coupon to gain access will be provided to you. 

Link to purchase the course for someone as gift.

24/7 Instant and Lifetime Access to Course (including all future updates) 

8 In-Depth Training Modules (Self-Paced, learn anywhere, anytime)

Step by Steps training (on techniques, materials, and approaches)

6 End to End Painting Demonstrations fully explained (plus additional demonstrations on how to enhance existing art with Layering Techniques)

Access to your instructor to ask questions right inside the online classroom

Free mobile course app to learn anywhere anytime

BONUS: Access to Private Online Community right inside the course platform where you can connect with the class and share photos of your art (no Facebook account required)