Practical instruction in painting materials, methods, and studio practice
Painting Best Practices helps painters understand how materials behave, how paintings age, and how to make better technical decisions in the studio.
Learn through courses, lectures, community discussions, and Technical Studio Sessions led by George O’Hanlon.
Choose the membership that matches how deeply you want to study painting practice.
Artisan includes full access to Technical Studio Sessions, replay library, courses, and lectures.
Introductory trial available once per person. Cancel anytime.
Two ways to learn with Painting Best Practices
Painting Best Practices offers two membership levels, depending on how deeply you want to engage with the material.
Enthusiast
A lower-commitment membership for painters who want access to the community, resource articles, and selected tutorials.
Artisan
The full educational membership for painters who want complete access to courses, lectures, Technical Studio Sessions, and the replay library.
Cancel anytime. 30-day money-back guarantee.
Enthusiast Basic
Community and practical resources-
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Community discussions
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Full access to resource articles
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Selected tutorials (Art Bites)
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Monthly community Zoom meeting
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Does Not Include
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Technical Studio Sessions
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Session replay library
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Art Insights lectures
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Art Foundations courses
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Natural Pigments shipping benefit
Artisan Pro
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Online Courses
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Art Bites: Tutorials
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Art Insights: Lectures
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Art Foundations: Courses
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Resources:
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Access to Community Discussions
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Full access to Resource articles and bonus content
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Personal Interaction
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Zoom meeting with instructors and members each month
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Includes free shipping at Natural Pigments
For painters who want access to the community, resource articles, and selected tutorials.
- Community discussions
- Full access to resource articles
- Selected tutorials (Art Bites)
- Monthly community Zoom meeting
- Technical Studio Sessions
- Session replay library
- Art Insights lectures
- Art Foundations courses
- Natural Pigments shipping benefit
For painters who want advanced instruction, Technical Studio Sessions, replay access, courses, and lectures.
- Live access to Technical Studio Sessions
- Full Technical Studio Session replay library
- Art Insights lectures
- Art Foundations courses
- Priority instructor interaction
- Free shipping at Natural Pigments
- Structured instruction
- Deeper technical understanding
- The ability to revisit demonstrations through replays
- A growing library of advanced educational material
What is the difference?
Both memberships provide access to the Painting Best Practices community and core learning resources.
Artisan adds full access to advanced educational content and Technical Studio Sessions.
Features
Enthusiast
A lower-commitment membership for painters who want community, articles, and selected tutorials.
Artisan
The full membership for painters who want complete access to Painting Best Practices, including Technical Studio Sessions, session replays, lectures, courses, and premium benefits.
Cohorts Meetings
Monthly Zoom meetings with instructors and members
Priority Support
Guidance and troubleshooting by instructors
Full access to bonus content
Study guides and handouts
Free Shipping at Natural Pigments
Members enjoy free shipping within the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Included with Artisan
Technical Studio Sessions are in-depth presentations focused on the practical and technical aspects of painting.
Each session explores topics such as:
painting materials and pigments
studio techniques and historical practices
varnishing and finishing
painting supports and grounds
oil paint handling and drying behavior
With Artisan, members receive:
live access to Technical Studio Sessions
replay access after the event
supporting educational content when available
This allows members to return to each topic later and study the material in greater depth.
Why serious painters choose Artisan
Learn in depth
Go beyond short tips and gain access to structured lectures, courses, and technical instruction.
Return to the replay
Revisit Technical Studio Sessions after the live event so you can review details at your own pace.
Build real understanding
Develop a deeper grasp of materials, methods, and best practices through a growing library of premium educational content.
Stay connected
Participate in community discussions and monthly member interaction while gaining access to more advanced instruction.
About the Artisan introductory trial
Artisan begins with a 14-day introductory trial for $1, allowing new members to explore the full membership before continuing.
During the trial, you can access:
Technical Studio Sessions
courses and lectures
tutorials and resources
community discussions
After the trial period, the membership renews at $36/month unless canceled.
Introductory trial available once per person.
Cancel anytime.
Join Enthusiast
$10/month
Join Enthusiast for community, articles, and selected tutorials.
Artisan
Start the 14-day trial
Get all courses, resources, community access, and Technical Studio Sessions for 14 days. Cancel whenever you like.
What Our Members Say
Painters from around the world use Painting Best Practices to deepen their understanding of materials and studio practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Technical Studio Sessions are included with Artisan.
No. Replay access for Technical Studio Sessions is included with Artisan only.
Artisan starts with a 14-day introductory trial for $1. After the trial period, it renews at $36/month unless canceled.
No. The introductory trial is available once per person.
Choose Enthusiast if you want community, articles, and selected tutorials.
Choose Artisan if you want full access to Technical Studio Sessions, replay library, courses, lectures, and premium benefits.
Yes; you retain access until the end of the period.
Live Cohort Zoom meetings allows you to ask questions about materials and techniques with Experts.
Yes; if you plan to take more than one, membership is usually better value.
You have full access to all Artisan features and benefits, except free shipping at Natural Pigments, during the trial.
Yes. You can cancel anytime before renewal.
Start with the membership that matches your goals
If you want community and ongoing resources, Enthusiast gives you a lower-cost way to stay connected and keep learning.
If you want the full Painting Best Practices experience, including Technical Studio Sessions, replay access, courses, and lectures, Artisan is the better choice.
Join Enthusiast
$10/month
Join Enthusiast for community, articles, and selected tutorials.
Artisan
Start the 14-day trial
Get all courses, resources, community access, and Technical Studio Sessions for 14 days. Cancel whenever you like.