Learn HOW to Paint IN OIL with Brian Neher
Nearly 16 hours of informative classical oil painting instruction from a portrait painter trained under the legendary Joe Bowler. Work at your own pace, revisit every lesson for life, and build the foundations that make representational painting work.
The Four Principles Every Painter Needs
Drawing Foundations
Accurate construction and proportion — the structure beneath every great painting.
Mastering Value
Control light and shadow to create form, depth, and a convincing sense of three-dimensionality.
Color With Confidence
Mix clean color and understand temperature relationships without guesswork.
The Art of Edges
Soften, sharpen and lose edges to direct the eye to focal points and areas of interest.
Three Ways to LEARN HOW TO PAINT
Every great painting is built on four core principles. Brian's courses walk you through each one, step by step.
Drawing Foundations
- Drawing Foundations — full self-paced video course
- Instant access, lifetime learning
$49 $39
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The Four Principles of Painting
- Drawing Foundations
- Mastering Value
- Color With Confidence
- The Art of Edges
- Instant access, lifetime learning
$149 $129
The Complete Painting Mastery Collection
- All four principles of painting
- Painting Outdoor Light
- Realistic Skin Tones
- Instant access, lifetime learning
$249 $199
What Every Course Includes
Instant Access
Start watching immediately after purchase — no shipping, no waiting.
Lifetime Learning
Revisit every lesson as many times as you want, for as long as you want.
Self-Paced
Work through the material on your schedule, at your own pace.
Experience Brian's Teaching Style
Painting Outdoor Light Mini-Lesson
Read more of Brian's painting insights on his blog and see these principles applied in Brian's commissioned portrait work.
“Ultimately, the final portrait that arrived exceeded our expectations. We strongly recommend this experience to any parent who wishes to invest in a beautiful portrait.”
-Jen and Billy Tidmore
“I wish we had found him sooner to paint all four of our children. Brian is now not only our favorite artist, but we consider him a family friend.”
-Elizabeth Allen, Charlottesville, VA
“I love his use of lighting and how he really captures the personality of his subjects. I would use him again in a heartbeat and highly recommend him to others.”
-Meagher Whigham, Mobile, AL
“A parent feels as though no one sees their child the way they do when looking into their eyes, but Brian captured my children exactly as I see them.”
-Betsie Sauereisen, Pittsburgh, PA
“The way he captured not only the exact likeness of our children but also their personalities on canvas was so impressive! Brian’s portraits are the most treasured possessions in our home.”
-Florence Ellen Cowden, Wilmington, NC
“Now that we have both of our girls’ portraits hanging side by side and walk past them every day, we are so glad that we chose Brian.”
-Dr. and Mrs. Kassell Sykes
“I feel so blessed to be able to have this painting. It is our most cherished possession and I just love the way Brian captured my son's angelic little face.”
-Carter & Ryan Benton
“We are thrilled beyond words. The results speak for themselves. It is truly a masterpiece.”
-Elizabeth Williams, Columbus, OH
“When looking for a portrait artist, I kept coming back to the same sample of a little girl on the beach. The artist was Brian Neher. He captured both living on the coast in Savannah, as well as the genteel charm of the south.”
-Nella Maxwell, Savannh, GA
“Brian, the portraits are fantastic! We don't know how you capture personalities on canvas, but we are blessed to have invited you into our family. Thank you.”
-Al and Mary Pearson
“When Brian presented us with our daughter’s finished portrait, we were amazed at how he grasped everything about her. He created a beautiful and timeless piece of art that we will forever cherish. Thank you Brian!”
-Kim and Tim Baker Bristol, Tennessee