Discover the joy of painting sheep portraits with this 6-week Premium Live Course, designed for artists who want to improve their skills and capture the unique beauty of these beloved animals. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, this step-by-step course will provide you with clear guidance and plenty of hands-on practice. Over 18 hours of live demonstrations, we’ll create three distinct portraits: a ewe, a ram, and a lamb. Each subject will be painted in two 3-hour sessions, ensuring you see each painting come to life from start to finish. Alongside the demos, you’ll receive personalized weekly feedback to help refine your work and grow as an artist. One of the highlights of this course is the interactive guidebook we’ll create together. Each week, you’ll receive printable pages filled with step-by-step references, anatomy insights, and tips for mastering features like fur texture, light, and shadow. By the end of the course, you’ll have a valuable resource to use in your future artwork. Here’s what students are saying: “Tim explains everything so clearly—I feel like I’ve gained years of experience in just a few weeks!” – Claudia W. “The focus on anatomy made all the difference. I finally understand how to bring my animal portraits to life!” – Karen W. “Tim’s patience and encouragement made this one of the best courses I’ve ever taken.” – Monica D. This course offers: 18 hours of live demonstrations (3 hours each week). Weekly feedback sessions tailored to your paintings. A detailed guidebook created together throughout the course. Lifetime access to all recordings so you can revisit the lessons anytime. Join a class of just 60 students for a personalized experience, and learn from a teacher with over 300 five-star reviews and years of experience painting sheep in oils. Reserve your spot now to unlock the secrets of painting sheep portraits that captivate and inspire!

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Painting Skies & CloudsA 4-Week Premium Live Course with TJ CunninghamAugust 21 – September 17, 2025Live on Zoom | Thursdays, 10 AM–1 PM CTIncludes Lifetime Access to All Recordings Learn to See the Sky Like an Artist—And Paint It with Confidence You don’t need a rare gift or perfect technique. Just a clear process, solid instruction, and someone to guide you step by step. In this four-week course, TJ Cunningham will show you how to paint skies that feel luminous, expressive, and alive. You’ll focus on practical skills—composition, value, color temperature, brushwork—and how to use them in finished work you’re proud of. Whether you’re early in your painting journey or looking to deepen your skill, this course will help you slow down, build confidence, and make real progress. “This course was by far the most helpful for me in my search for good online painting courses, and I have invested in many.”— Donna M. What You’ll Learn Week 1: Design Foundations Horizon placement and sky structure Grouping clouds for strong composition Understanding atmosphere and light direction Foundational sketches and masterwork studies Week 2: Painting #1 – Cloud Form & Edge Control Building a full sky-dominant painting Simplifying complex cloud shapes Managing soft vs. firm edges Harmonizing sky and land “Tim explains his thinking, his process, and how the basics apply in every painting.”— Rhonda B. Weeks 3 & 4: Painting #2 – Mood & Finish Creating a dramatic sky scene from start to finish Navigating color temperature shifts Techniques for glazing, layering, and refining Knowing when to polish and when to leave brushwork loose “I now see the differences between sky and ground more clearly.”— Roman P. What’s Included ✅ 4 Live Painting Sessions (3 hrs each) ✅ Weekly Feedback & Q&A on Wednesdays ✅ Source Photos, Studies & Printable Handouts ✅ Lifetime Access to All Recordings ✅ Bonus Path for a Third Painting (with checklist + videos) ✅ A Clear, Encouraging Roadmap for Growth “TJ is incredibly well prepared, clear, thorough, and patient. I’ve taken many workshops, but TJ is the very best.”— Elizabeth D. Common Questions Is this the same as last year’s course?Nope—this year’s course includes brand-new demo paintings, new reference images, and an improved structure. TJ has taught this course every year for the past four years—and this is the most intentional and complete version yet. Is this included in my Art Journey+ membership?This is a separate Premium Live Course. Membership does not include registration, but members receive a special discount code via email.

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Live Online with TJ Cunningham | May 1–30, 2025 If you’ve ever said, “I’d love to try oil painting… but I don’t even know where to start,” this course was made for you. No art degree needed. No fancy supplies. No experience required.Just a little curiosity—and a willingness to try. This is a five-week, beginner-only course where I’ll show you exactly what to do, step by step. You’ll watch me paint, follow along at your own pace, and get real help as you go. Nothing fast. Nothing fancy. Just clear instructions and real support. We’ll cover: How to set up your painting space without stress What brushes, paints, and tools you actually need (and what to skip) How to start a simple painting—even if you “can’t draw” How to mix color without making mud What to do when you feel stuck or frustrated (it happens to all of us!) How to build a painting in small, doable steps How to finish something you’re proud of What past students say: “I was terrified of oils… but this course gave me the confidence I needed.”— Miriam G. “He takes something hard and makes it make sense. I’m finally painting again.”— Kathleen N. “I’ve taken other art classes. This is the first one that actually helped.”— Charm C. You don’t have to be “good at art.” You just have to show up.Let me show you how fun and simple oil painting can be—one brushstroke at a time. Come learn with me. We’ll start right at the beginning.

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