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Learn to Paint the Human Body

A complete course to learn how to paint the human body in oil — skin tones, light, volume and different body poses

The course is taught in oil painting and can also be followed with acrylic — more details below 

 

Already 2000 students enrolled – average rating 4.7 out of 5 across all courses

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If your figures don’t look the way you imagine…

It’s not a lack of talent, but a lack of the right method

Master the essential techniques of painting the human body : skin tones, light, proportions and volume.

Guided exercises and complete figure paintings to apply each concept step by step.

Over 50 video lessons and over 13 hours of detailed instruction to build strong figure painting skills.

The course is taught in oil painting but can also be followed using acrylic paint (more details below)

Lifetime and 24/7 access, ideal to improve at your own pace

Professionally edited videos that make you feel like you’re painting right beside me, with every detail clearly visible

If your figures don’t look the way you imagine…

It’s not a lack of talent, but a lack of the right method

Master the essential techniques of painting the human body : skin tones, light, proportions and volume.

Guided exercises and complete figure paintings to apply each concept step by step.

Over 50 video lessons and over 13 hours of detailed instruction to build strong figure painting skills.

The course is taught in oil painting but can also be followed using acrylic paint (more details below)

Lifetime and 24/7 access, ideal to improve at your own pace

Professionally edited videos that make you feel like you’re painting right beside me, with every detail clearly visible

What You Will Learn In This Course

A complete step-by-step course with over 13 hours of lessons and over 50 videos

This course is part of a complete training program designed to build strong skills

Getting Started

 Learn how to choose the right brushes, colors and materials without wasting money. You will also discover a simple technique to create an accurate drawing before painting — even if you don't know how to draw — and practical tips to progress efficiently even with limited time.

Studying the Elements of the Human Body

Begin with focused studies of individual parts of the body to understand skin tones, light and volume.

You will paint studies of the leg, back, breast and hand and before that, a guided exercise simplifies the body into clear color zones to help you identify the main skin tone groups and start practicing realistic flesh tones.

Painting a Woman From the Back

This project introduces you to painting the human body through the elegant forms of a woman seen from behind.

You will learn how light reveals the curves and structure of the back while working on smooth skin transitions and natural color variations.

Painting a Seated Female Figure

In this demonstration you will paint a seated figure, exploring how the body behaves in a more complex pose.

The strong contrast with the dark background helps you understand light and volume, while also learning how to paint a smaller face within a full-body composition.

Painting a Muscular Male Figure

This project focuses on a male figure with darker skin tones, allowing you to explore different color mixtures.

You will also study how muscles create subtle reliefs across the body, helping you understand structure, light and volume in a more defined anatomy.

Painting the Statue of David

This final project brings together everything you have learned throughout the course.

By painting the famous statue of David, you will study the human body as a whole while refining your understanding of proportions, light and volume.

This classical sculpture is the perfect subject to strengthen your control of realism and complete the course with a timeless masterpiece

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What You Will Learn In This Course

A complete step-by-step course with over 13 hours of lessons and over 50 videos

This course is part of a complete training program designed to build strong skills

Start Painting Today - Lifetime Access

Lifetime Access - No Subscription

Why is this course available starting at $9 ?

The regular price of this program is $89.

However, I chose to make it available starting at just $9 to help make art education more accessible and allow as many people as possible to learn painting seriously, even on a limited budget.

If you enjoy the course and would like to further support my work and the creation of future programs, you are also welcome to choose a higher amount.

My goal is simple: to make learning painting more accessible, without compromising the quality of the content.

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The Results Of My Students

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What Students Are Saying

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Inside The Course

This short video shows you how the lessons are organized and how the course platform works.
You will see how the modules are structured so you can progress step by step without feeling lost.

All the videos are in English and include subtitles in 5 different languages : English, Spanish, German, Italian, and Portuguese

 
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Learn With An Expert

My name is Tristan Saint-Michel, a professional artist whose work has been exhibited in galleries, and a passionate teacher. Over the years, I have helped thousands of students learn drawing and oil painting through a clear, structured, and progressive teaching method designed for both complete beginners and experienced artists.

My goal is simple: to show that learning art is within everyone's reach and to help you make steady progress, regardless of your starting level.

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A Better Alternative To Art Classes

Go further than a typical class with a proven step-by-step method
Lifetime access, learn at your own pace, no constraints

Get access to 13 hours of complete training

A Better Alternative To Art Classes

Go further than a typical class with a proven step-by-step method
Lifetime access, learn at your own pace, no constraints

Get access to 13 hours of complete training

Learn with Complete Confidence

Lifetime Access

Improve at your own pace, with no pressure or time limits

Accessible On All Devices

Follow your courses from your computer, tablet, or phone

You can join the course today with complete peace of mind

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The Course Includes 2 Bonuses

PDF Material Guide

All the supplies explained simply to avoid mistakes and start without overspending

Email Support

Regular advices and answers to your questions to stay motivated

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An Oil Painting Course You Can Also Follow With Acrylic

Even though the course is taught using oil painting, it is fully adapted to acrylic painting. The essential fundamentals are the same: color, volume, light, composition, precision of gesture, and more.

From the very beginning of the program, a specific pathway allows students who paint with acrylics to easily adapt the materials, mediums, and drying times.

As a result, you can follow the entire course using acrylic paint and progress with the same fundamentals, just as many students already do with excellent results.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Still unsure if the course is right for you ? Here are answers to the most common questions from students

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