Maria: Painting with Hands

Thorough step-by-step instructional video course on how to paint a multi-session portrait with hands.

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In this comprehensive course, Arthur Gain guides you through the full process of painting a multi-session portrait with hands.

From transferring the preliminary drawing to adding narrative elements to the composition, everything is clearly explained and demonstrated using multi-camera recording.

This course is based on the materials from Painting Bootcamp ‘25

Duration: 13 hours 36 min | Skill level: Any | Access: Lifetime

00 Establishing the dark areas.mp4_snapshot_49.52_[2025.11.22_13.56.17].jpg
01 Portrait of Maria Second Live Session pt I.mp4_snapshot_28.17_[2025.11.22_13.57.49].jpg
02 Portrait of Maria First Session pt II.mp4_snapshot_10.49_[2025.11.22_14.19.33].jpg
02 Rendering the Face pt II.mp4_snapshot_45.06_[2025.11.22_14.00.27].jpg
05 Blocking in the Hands pt III.mp4_snapshot_30.52_[2025.11.22_14.01.56].jpg
08 Portrait of Maria Final Live Session pt III.mp4_snapshot_50.36_[2025.11.22_14.03.47].jpg
09 Portrait of Maria Final Live Session pt IV - CUT in the end.mp4_snapshot_45.41_[2025.11.22_14.04.50].jpg
05 Blocking in the Hands pt III.mp4_snapshot_30.52_[2025.11.22_14.01.56].jpg
07 Portrait of Maria Final Live Session pt II.mp4_snapshot_27.03_[2025.11.22_14.03.00].jpg

You will learn:

How to plan and develop a multi-session portrait on a medium or large canvas.

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How to transfer a preliminary drawing onto a panel or canvas using traditional oil transfer techniques

How to Paint Hands and Arms Without Distracting from the Focal Point

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How to paint fabric and hair

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How to harmonize the colors and use your palette efficiently

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How to balance thickness and transparency to create visually striking paintings.

Course Contents

Part I

Reference and preparations (10 min)

Portrait of Maria First Live Session (2 hrs 58 min)

Part II

Establishing the dark areas (53 min)

Portrait of Maria Second Live Session (3 hrs)

Part III

Rendering the Face (1 hr 40 min)

Painting the Hands (1 hr 49 min)

Portrait of Maria Final Live Session (3 hrs 6 min)

What Students Are Saying:

  • “First class.....excellent course... I learnt so much and Arthur was attentive to my progress, patient and super helpful with any issues I was having. I really appreciated the recordings and how information was easily accessible with it being divided into smaller lesson titles. ”

    Pavllou Kokko

  • “This was a very helpful bootcamp both in helping me ground my fundamentals, as a largely self-taught artist, but also to see how Arthur pushes away from the reference/model to make decisions as an artist.”

    Martin

  • “I loved the way Arthur explained so many techniques in detail and shared so many insights... All over my learning curve was very steep and I understood a lot more than what I ever did with just watching YouTube videos or studying books. There is not much to improve - it was really the best art instruction course I ever did”

    Sigi Dannheimer

  • "This was such a wonderful learning experience; I’m saddened that it is over but excited to put all this new knowledge to work! Many thanks for being an exceptional instructor and thanks again to Kelsey, an amazing assistant."

    Lori Barrison

  • "Extremely helpful and thoroughly enjoyed it. The mixing of skin colors was the most beneficial and what colors can do on the canvas next to each other also."

    Patrick Stacy

  • "It was exactly what I needed as I had been away from painting portraits for a couple of years and although had been attempting on my own some self-doubt. This challenge gave me the tools to feel confident and new approaches to make it more interesting."

    Santiago Perez

  • "Completely satisfied. This was my favorite course to date. The instruction was extremely clear and the step by step approach enabled me to build solid foundations and retain important information. I am quite slow and am still working my way through the course but knowing that I can work at my own pace has made the journey a rewarding experience."

    Roda Fisher

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About Arthur Gain

Arthur Gain, based in Barcelona, Spain, is a self-taught oil painter with a diverse artistic journey. His works have been showcased in esteemed venues worldwide, including the MEAM in Spain, the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum in the US, and the Museo La Contea Del Caravaggio in Italy.

Arthur is a winner and finalist of numerous international competitions, including the prestigious BoldBrush Award, finalist multiple times in competitions such as BoldBrush, ModPortrait, and ARC Salon.

Nowadays, Arthur focuses on personal projects and commissions for private and corporate clients. Additionally he continues to share his expertise with a broader audience both offline and online, including professional artists seeking to enhance their skills in oil painting and alla prima technique, as well as students at the Barcelona Academy of Art.

Website: arthurgain.com