I hadn't painted since school. Six weeks later one of my canvases is hanging in our hallway and people ask where I bought it.
Result: First painting sold
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Course 01 · Painting
Abstract painting
Layer, scrape and build a canvas that holds a room.
- Beginner
- 12 lessons
- 6h 40m
- ★ 4.9
- 3,214 students
with Lena Hart, PainterWhat you'll make
A finished 60 × 80 cm abstract painting, built in layers, scraped back and finished with a knife.
Who it's for
Anyone who wants to paint big and stop being careful. No drawing skills needed.
How it works
Twelve short lessons filmed from above, a project brief, and Lena's notes drawn right on a photo of your canvas.
- Paint along at your own pace
- Upload your work at any stage
- Get feedback within 5 days
Syllabus
The first 6 of 12 lessons · 1h 07m
- 01Prime the canvas8:40Free
- 02Mix a palette of five11:15
- 03The first loose layer9:30
- 04Scrape it back12:05
- 05Build texture and depth14:20
- 06Know when to stop10:50
What you'll need
5 things · most are already at home
- A 60 × 80 cm canvas
- Five tubes of acrylic paint
- Two flat brushes (25 and 50 mm)
- A palette knife
- Gesso and a rag
Your teacher
Lena Hart · Painter“Stop protecting the canvas. It can take it.
Shows in Berlin and Lisbon. Paints big, scrapes a lot and teaches you to stop being careful.
14 years of practice · 3,214 students
Meet LenaYou mightalso like.
Browse all coursesCourse 01 · Painting
Abstract painting
Layer, scrape and build a canvas that holds a room.
- Beginner
- 12 lessons
- 6h 40m
- ★ 4.9
- 3,214 students
with Lena Hart, PainterOne course · lifetime access
$79
or included in All access · See plans
- Lifetime access
- Teacher feedback on your project
- Certificate when you finish
- 14-day money back
★ 4.9 · 3,214 students
What you'll make
A finished 60 × 80 cm abstract painting, built in layers, scraped back and finished with a knife.
Who it's for
Anyone who wants to paint big and stop being careful. No drawing skills needed.
How it works
Twelve short lessons filmed from above, a project brief, and Lena's notes drawn right on a photo of your canvas.
- Paint along at your own pace
- Upload your work at any stage
- Get feedback within 5 days
Syllabus
The first 6 of 12 lessons · 1h 07m
- 01Prime the canvas8:40Free
- 02Mix a palette of five11:15
- 03The first loose layer9:30
- 04Scrape it back12:05
- 05Build texture and depth14:20
- 06Know when to stop10:50
What you'll need
5 things · most are already at home
- A 60 × 80 cm canvas
- Five tubes of acrylic paint
- Two flat brushes (25 and 50 mm)
- A palette knife
- Gesso and a rag
Your teacher
Lena Hart · Painter“Stop protecting the canvas. It can take it.
Shows in Berlin and Lisbon. Paints big, scrapes a lot and teaches you to stop being careful.
14 years of practice · 3,214 students
Meet LenaYou mightalso like.
Browse all coursesCourse 01 · Painting
Abstract painting
Layer, scrape and build a canvas that holds a room.
- Beginner
- 12 lessons
- 6h 40m
- ★ 4.9
- 3,214 students
with Lena Hart, PainterOne course · lifetime access
$79
or included in All access · See plans
- Lifetime access
- Teacher feedback on your project
- Certificate when you finish
- 14-day money back
★ 4.9 · 3,214 students
What you'll make
A finished 60 × 80 cm abstract painting, built in layers, scraped back and finished with a knife.
Who it's for
Anyone who wants to paint big and stop being careful. No drawing skills needed.
How it works
Twelve short lessons filmed from above, a project brief, and Lena's notes drawn right on a photo of your canvas.
- Paint along at your own pace
- Upload your work at any stage
- Get feedback within 5 days
Syllabus
The first 6 of 12 lessons · 1h 07m
- 01Prime the canvas8:40Free
- 02Mix a palette of five11:15
- 03The first loose layer9:30
- 04Scrape it back12:05
- 05Build texture and depth14:20
- 06Know when to stop10:50
What you'll need
5 things · most are already at home
- A 60 × 80 cm canvas
- Five tubes of acrylic paint
- Two flat brushes (25 and 50 mm)
- A palette knife
- Gesso and a rag
Your teacher
Lena Hart · Painter“Stop protecting the canvas. It can take it.
Shows in Berlin and Lisbon. Paints big, scrapes a lot and teaches you to stop being careful.
14 years of practice · 3,214 students
Meet LenaYou mightalso like.
Browse all coursesLesson 07 · Students
What studentsmade with it.
4.9
average course ratingfrom 12,480 students
Short lessons I could do on the train, and a teacher who actually read my pages. I finished a story for the first time.
Result: Story published
Marco's knife lesson alone was worth it. I cook every night now and dinner takes half the time it used to.
Result: Cooks 6 nights a week
Marco's knife lesson alone was worth it. I cook every night now and dinner takes half the time it used to.
Result: Cooks 6 nights a week
Marked by TomI built a table in my garage with four hand tools. Tom's videos show every mistake before you make it.
Result: First table built
The feedback on my poster was more useful than a year of YouTube. It went to a real printer and I got the proof back.
Result: Now freelancing
The feedback on my poster was more useful than a year of YouTube. It went to a real printer and I got the proof back.
Result: Now freelancing
I developed my first roll in the bathroom with the lights off. The lesson on metering finally made it click.
Result: 12-print series
Marked by ClaraShort lessons I could do on the train, and a teacher who actually read my pages. I finished a story for the first time.
Result: Story published
Lesson 07 · Students
What studentsmade with it.
4.9
average course ratingfrom 12,480 students
Marked by LenaI hadn't painted since school. Six weeks later one of my canvases is hanging in our hallway and people ask where I bought it.
Result: First painting sold
Marco's knife lesson alone was worth it. I cook every night now and dinner takes half the time it used to.
Result: Cooks 6 nights a week
Marked by SofiaThe feedback on my poster was more useful than a year of YouTube. It went to a real printer and I got the proof back.
Result: Now freelancing
Short lessons I could do on the train, and a teacher who actually read my pages. I finished a story for the first time.
Result: Story published
Lesson 07 · Students
What studentsmade with it.
4.9
average course ratingfrom 12,480 students
Marked by LenaI hadn't painted since school. Six weeks later one of my canvases is hanging in our hallway and people ask where I bought it.
Result: First painting sold
The feedback on my poster was more useful than a year of YouTube. It went to a real printer and I got the proof back.
Result: Now freelancing
I built a table in my garage with four hand tools. Tom's videos show every mistake before you make it.
Result: First table built
Marco's knife lesson alone was worth it. I cook every night now and dinner takes half the time it used to.
Result: Cooks 6 nights a week
Marked by ClaraShort lessons I could do on the train, and a teacher who actually read my pages. I finished a story for the first time.
Result: Story published
I developed my first roll in the bathroom with the lights off. The lesson on metering finally made it click.
Result: 12-print series
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Final lesson · Start today
Your first lessonis free.
Pick any course and watch the first lesson today. No card, no catch.
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