portrait in cold wax and oils using different cold wax techniques

Discover the magic of cold wax

Welcome !

Learn to paint beautiful textured artwork!

I help you expand your creative potential by teaching you how to master

cold wax techniques with oils or acrylics. Through my online classes,

you'll discover new ways to express yourself, creating beautiful textured, layered art that feels freeing and transformative, whether it is abstract or figurative.

Your creative cold wax adventure starts here, and I can't wait to see

where it leads!

open pot with cold wax which mixes with oil paints
powerwax and acrylics online class

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Cold Wax & Acrylics - The Basics

My online class ‘Cold Wax & Acrylics - The Basics’ where you'll learn how to combine acrylics with cold wax to create beautiful textures and layers is now OPEN!

This water-based medium (called Powerwax) is easy to work with, safe, and dries faster than oils, letting you experiment with different effects. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this class will help you bring more depth and creativity to your paintings. JOIN NOW!

Hi there!

I am Marina - your painting guide!

I am so happy that you came to visit me here on my website and I would love to connect with you! A bit about me: I am a Dutch professional artist, living in the South of France with my family and lovely dog Tessa. I am passionate about painting with cold wax, whether it is with oils or acrylics.. My whole creative process changed the day that I discovered the medium and so will yours!

My studio is surrounded by olive trees and lavender bushes and has a wonderful view! My inspiration comes from old crumbled walls and weathered shutters which I translate into my own unique painting process. I love to give my figurative paintings a sort of abstract but dreamy vibe by leaving out the details and leave room for the viewer to make his own a story. Whether you are here for my art or my online classes, I hope you enjoy looking around on my website!

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My art is based on the beautiful philosophy of Wabi-Sabi. Wabi means  simplicity and elegant and Sabi the beauty of age and wear. My paintings are carefully built up layer by layer, showing imperfections and allowing history to shine through. They will enhance your walls in a beautiful way giving your home a touch of romance and a more peaceful and authentic sense of being at home.

The difference between cold wax medium & oils and water based cold wax & acrylics

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the difference between cold wax and water-based cold wax

I think you all know now that I love to explore and experiment! I get so many questions about the water based cold wax and acrylics that I thought it would be fun to explore the differences between the two!

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Cold wax medium meets alcohol inks

Alcohol inks are vibrant, dye-based pigments popular for their bold colors and fluid application on various surfaces

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alcohol ink and cold wax

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