Discover the Magic ofCold WaxPainting
Painting with cold wax medium and oils is a beautiful way to create depth, layers, and rich textures. By building up paint and scraping back into the surface, surprising effects start to appear and every painting develops in its own unique way.
Explore Layers, Texture and Creative Freedom
In my classes we explore these layered techniques together. Cold wax and oils are still at the heart of my work, but we also experiment with textured acrylics, mixed media, and different tools to create expressive surfaces and discover new possibilities.
Learn and Paint With Me
If you would love to explore texture, layering, and creative painting techniques, you are in the right place.
Upcoming Membership:The Creative Collective
The Creative Collective is the membership I have been dreaming of: a warm, inspiring place where we paint together, explore new techniques, and keep your art practice moving.
Most of the content explores cold wax and oils, the medium that started it all for me, but we also experiment with acrylics, mixed media, textures, and layered painting techniques.
It's a space to explore, experiment, and enjoy the process of painting together.
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I'm Marina,your guide toCold Wax Painting
I'm so happy you found your way to my little corner of the internet. I'm a Dutch artist living in the South of France with my family and our lovely dog, Tessa.
For many years my work has centered around painting with cold wax and oils, a medium that completely changed the way I paint. I love building layers, scraping paint, and discovering what appears on the surface.
These days I'm also exploring textured painting with acrylics and mixed media, always with the same curiosity for layers, marks, and unexpected discoveries.
Whether you're here for my paintings or my classes, I hope you enjoy exploring.
Paint with more joyand curiosity?
Explore layers, texture, and creative techniques through online classes, free resources, and the Creative Collective membership.
Online Classes
Creative classes in cold wax, oils, acrylics and textured painting.
Free Resources
Access free tutorials, blog posts, and downloadable guides to kickstart your creative journey.
Join the Creative Collective Membership
Connect with fellow artists in the Creative Collective membership and grow together.
“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.”
— Vincent van Gogh
Start YourCreative JourneyToday
Join me for a free class, Painting Abstract Flowers in Cold Wax, Oils, and Acrylics! You'll learn fun, easy techniques to create textured, expressive florals—perfect for loosening up and exploring your creativity.
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My art is based on the beautiful philosophy of Wabi-Sabi. Paintings carefully built up layer by layer, showing imperfections and allowing history to shine through.
Love Notes from my Students
“Marina's teaching style is so warm and encouraging. Her cold wax course completely transformed my approach to painting!”
Ines L.
Student
“The depth and texture in Marina's work is absolutely stunning. I'm honored to have one of her pieces in my home.”
James L.
Art Collector
“Finally, someone who explains cold wax techniques clearly! Marina's tutorials are pure gold.”
Annemieke V.
Artist
LatestInspiration
From Cold Wax to Textured Painting: A New Direction
A New Direction... cold wax medium and oils will always be my first love, and now I’m exploring texture, layers, and mixed media!
How to create a harmonious color palette using 3 colors
Create a harmonious color palette with just 2 or 3 colors! Learn how to mix Sap Green, Turquoise, and Raw Sienna with Titanium White, Titanium Buff, and grey to build transparent and opaque layers, create depth, and keep your cold wax palette cohesive and beautiful.
Paint with me - An Easy Abstract Landscape Tutorial
In this tutorial, you learn how to create depth in your paintings by using aerial perspective. Warm and cool colors are important, as is texture and value.
Step IntoMy Studio
My studio in the South of France is where the magic happens. Surrounded by olive trees and lavender, I create my layered texture paintings that tell a story.
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Explore my free resources, tutorials, and guides to get started with cold wax painting today.