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OIL PAINTING?
Hi, I’m Bertrand,
I’ve been passionate about art for as long as I can remember, but it wasn’t until my late 30s that I really began to dive deeply into painting. I started with watercolors, exploring color, light, and form, and over time I moved into oil painting, where I found a way to fully express both structure and freedom in my work.
I draw inspiration from the old masters, contemporary figurative painters like ZhaoMing Wu, Alex Venezia, Causey Baugh, and Daniel Sprik, and abstract artists who challenge how we see and feel. Over the years, I’ve developed a style that blends classical and modern approaches—a reflection of life itself, full of contrasts: old and new, beauty and imperfection, order and chaos, light and shadow.
For me, painting is about exploring emotion, mystery, and the human experience. Each portrait is unique, and each one tells a story. My goal in this course is to share the process I’ve learned: to guide you with structure while giving you the freedom to discover your own style, to help you experiment, make mistakes, and grow as an artist.
I’m here to walk beside you in that journey, offering guidance, encouragement, and a space to explore your creativity without pressure.
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What they say about me:
Laura M
Bertrand explains things in a way that feels calm and clear. I finally understood how to balance structure and intuition instead of fighting between the two of them.
Daniel R
This course helped me slow down and actually enjoy the painting process again. The way he talks about emotion and imperfection really resonated with me.
Sofia K
I’ve taken other oil painting courses before, but this one just feels different. It’s not just about technique, it’s about learning how to see and trust your own decisions.
What I can teach you:
Observation
Train your eye to notice proportion, light, and form.
Drawing
Lay out your composition with simple sketches and build confidence as you go.
Painting
Layer and refine with oils, balancing technique with your own expression.
No doubts allowed!
If you have any questions, I'm here for you :)
Simply add your details in the form and send your message. You can also send me an email at: [email protected]
