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Expressive Portraits In Oil
Experience the art of expressive portrait painting in oil with this thoughtfully designed course. Through xx hours of content and xx guided videos, you’ll learn how to capture emotion, personality, and life using rich color, expressive brushwork, and an intuitive painting approach.
EXPRESSIVE PORTRAITS, MADE YOURS
There’s something powerful about painting portraits in oil. The subtle shifts in color, the expressive brushwork, the quiet process of capturing not just a face, but a feeling.
But for many artists, bringing life and emotion into portraits can feel challenging.
This course is here to guide you. You’ll explore expressive techniques, thoughtful color choices, and an intuitive approach to portrait painting through carefully guided lessons.
With every brushstroke, you’ll build confidence and develop portraits that feel vibrant, personal, and full of life.
It’s your time to paint portraits that truly feel alive.
Hi, I’m Jess Currier, and I’m so glad you’re here.
I'm a full-time painter based in Los Angeles, where I live and work in one of the world’s largest artist-in-residence communities. I’ve been dedicated to practicing oil painting for over a decade, and I developed my expressive style through years of still life, floral, landscape, and portrait paintings! You might know me for my signature figures layered with translucent floral patterns that explore themes of longing, resilience, and beauty as an act of brave rebellion.
But you might not know that I also have an MFA in studio art. I've studied painting in Florence, Italy. My work is exhibited across the U.S. and Europe and collected around the world. And I teach hundreds of students the foundations of painting through my local workshops! But at my core, I’m still just someone who fell in love with oils and never looked back.
I’m creating this course to be the kind of resource I wish I’d had at the beginning of my journey: accessible, encouraging, and rooted in experience. Whether you’re brand new to painting or just want to reignite your creative spark, I’m here to help you build your skills as an artist and find joy in the process!
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" I had no painting experience and was nervous to try oils, but Jess’s in-person portrait class was truly a 20/10 experience. She made everything approachable, supportive, and fun — I left proud of my painting and inspired to keep creating. "
— Marissa
" I joined Jess’s in-person workshop as a fan of her work, and it gave me a deeper understanding of both florals and expressive oil painting. Her live demo and thoughtful critique helped me trust the process and feel inspired to keep going"
— Diana
" Jess made oil painting feel approachable and encouraging in her in-person class. Her demo-based teaching helped me understand how colors and values come together, I left feeling much more confident with oils! "
— Jazmine
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If you're not completely satisfied with the course, you can request a full refund within 14 days of enrollment. Your satisfaction is my priority, and I want all my students to be content with their learning experience. Best of all, this means there's no risk involved.
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