Jane is available to teach in person at art centres and galleries across the UK. She also teaches at FE and HE institutions. If you would like to discuss the arrangement of a workshop or course at your art centre, gallery, school, college or university, contact Jane by email or phone.
Online Teaching
Penn Studio School of Art, Philadelphia, PA (USA)
‘Vibrant Oil Portraits’ – 26th May, 2nd and 9th June 2026 – Click for more details
In this 3-week Workshop, you’ll learn about my approach to using more vibrant colour when painting a portrait. Each week we will refer to a different photo reference and I will explain (from start to finish) my process of seeing (and pushing) the intensity or saturation of the hues. I will work on a full colour oil portrait demonstration each week and there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
‘Painting Children in Oils’ – 4th, 11th and 18th August 2026 – Click for more details
In this workshop, you’ll learn about my approach to painting children using oil paints. Each week we will refer to a different photo reference (using a range of ages and skin tones) and I will explain (from start to finish) my process of sensitively portraying the unique features of a younger face. I will work on a full colour oil portrait demonstration each week and there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
Video Demonstrations
NEW! – ‘Young Boy’
A 3hr oil painting demonstration video during which Jane paints a portrait of a young boy.
Introductory Price: £20 – includes:- Link to the ‘Young Boy’ video demonstration, link to a FREE ‘Materials and Equipment’ video, PDF notes (to print/download), a copy of the original photo reference and a copy of the finished painting.
NEW! – ‘Young Woman (2026)’
A 2hr 45min oil painting demonstration video during which Jane paints a portrait of a young woman.
Introductory Price: £20 – includes:- Link to the ‘Young Woman (2026)’ video demonstration, link to a FREE ‘Materials and Equipment’ video, PDF notes (to print/download), a copy of the original photo reference and a copy of the finished painting.
‘Young Woman (2021)’
A 2-hour demo video during which Jane paints a portrait of a young woman. The demonstration is most suitable for those who have had some experience of oil painting. If you are a complete beginner, it may be of more use to refer to the ‘Portrait Painting in Oils’ Course (see below).
Reduced Price: £15 – includes:- Links to a three-part video demonstration, PDF notes (to print/download) that provide full details of all materials and equipment used, a copy of the original photo reference and a copy of the finished painting.
‘Portrait Painting in Oils’ Course
A set of five online lessons which together form a step-by-step guide to painting a portrait in oils. The course is most suitable for beginners but would also be useful as reference for those with more experience. Approximately 3.5 hours of detailed instruction during which you will learn my approach to drawing and painting an oil portrait from a photographic reference. The course covers the following topics:-
The Drawing Stage – 40 mins
Introduction – including materials and equipment, preparing the surface and setting up – 18 mins
Pre-mixing Colours – 20 mins
Paint Application: Part One – 70 mins
Paint Application: Part Two – 50 mins
Special Price: £35 – includes:- Links to 5 x Online Videos, Written notes (to print/download) that provide full details of all materials and equipment used, a copy of the original photo reference – plus a copy of my finished demo painting.
‘Nose and Mouth’
Jane is now offering this 1-hour demo video during which she paints a nose and a mouth. The demonstration is most suitable for those who have had some experience of oil painting. If you are a complete beginner, it may be of more use to refer to my ‘Portrait Painting in Oils’ Course (see above).
Special Price: £8 – includes:- Link to Online Video Demonstration, Written notes (to print/download) that provide full details of all materials and equipment used, plus a copy of the original photo reference.
‘Eyes’
Jane is now offering this 1.5 hour demo video during which she paints some eyes – and eyebrows. The demonstration is most suitable for those who have had some experience of oil painting. If you are a complete beginner, it may be of more use to refer to my ‘Portrait Painting in Oils’ Course (see above).
Special Price: £8 – includes:- Link to Online Video Demonstration, Written notes (to print/download) that provide full details of all materials and equipment used, plus a copy of the original photo reference.
Domestika Course – Portrait Painting with Oil: Explore Light and Shade – £19
In this online course, Jane shares her method for painting oil portraits from scratch. Learn how to create vibrant artwork, using expert color and value mixing techniques to illustrate expressions. Paint the likeness of your subject by experimenting with light and shade.
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