
(even if you never went to art school)
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Mastering the Fundamentals of Landscape Painting is specifically designed for painters who are ready to build solid foundational skills to accelerate their painting. Learning to paint landscapes can be faster, more fun, and easier than you thought.

Whether you went to art school or not, some of the mainstream ways people are learning to paint are actually much harder for beginners. Entertaining, yes, but not very educational.
Since you're here, I know you love to paint. I’m guessing, though, that you’re not yet painting like you’d like.
So here’s the thing, unless you know the right formula for success (one that’s not cobbled together), it’s going to take longer to make progress.
Let's change that.

Mastering the Fundamentals of Landscape Painting is specifically designed for painters who are ready to build solid foundational skills to accelerate their painting.

Foundational concepts
4-stage framework for successful landscape paintings
Modern approach to classical painting
Hands-on studio time
You’ll finally understand the building blocks of art, the essential concepts for creating depth AND how they apply to landscapes
You’ll have a repeatable process and a proven painting method to help you succeed going forward
You’ll have your own tool bag for painting realistic landscapes
And, you’ll have hands-on experience applying the concepts and using these tools yourself
More importantly, you’ll have the confidence to paint your own realistic landscapes that you’re proud of

Mastering the Fundamentals also comes with these PREMIUM FEATURES to ensure you have the support you need to be successful...
As you progress through the lessons you can always ask me lesson-specific questions anytime, right within the course, so you can continue to make progress.

You’ll also get access to my exclusive Q&As and Behind the Scenes from my studio, where I answer your art-related questions in a private video podcast format.

Getting professional feedback on your work is incredibly valuable. So, when you enroll in the Premium Package, you’ll get access to our monthly group critique sessions. You’ll be able to see me digitally correct submitted coursework, so you can learn why something works – or doesn’t – and how to correct the problems.
You'll also have access to our growing library of critiques.

To ensure you have solid foundational skills, I'm rounding out the curriculum with some extra special bonus classes.
BONUS CLASS #1
In this class, you'll learn more about your most important tools, your brushes! Learn about different brushes, how to use them, and how to avoid common missteps.
Plus, you can improve your hand and brush skills by completing the bonus challenge.
Immediate access!

BONUS CLASS #2
Composition is such a critical concept that it deserves its own class! So, in this class, you’ll learn the important composition fundamentals and tools you can use to dramatically improve your own landscape compositions.
Unlocks in week 3!

BONUS CLASS #3
If you either haven’t spent years perfecting your drawing skills, or you just aren’t into sketching (like me!), this class will walk you through the drawing skills you actually need as a landscape painter.
Unlocks in week 5!

BONUS CLASS #4
If you can paint en plein air year-round, that’s awesome. But if you're anything like me, painting outdoors just isn't feasible for a good part of the year.
In this class you'll learn the secrets to painting from photographs, so it looks like you’re painting from life – so you don’t have to be a slave to your references.
Unlocks in week 7!

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Full lifetime access to Mastering the Fundamentals course ($499 value)
+ Anytime access to Layne ($400 value)
+ Exclusive Q&As and Behind the Scenes ($400 value)
+ Group critique sessions ($600 value)
+ Brushwork Masterclass for Painters ($69 value)
+ Key Composition Concepts for Landscape Painters ($149 value)
+ Essential Drawing Skills Landscape Painters Actually Need ($69 value)
+ Secrets to Painting from Photos ($69 value)
Select the option best for you
ESSENTIAL PACKAGE
Mastering the Fundamentals online course
Anytime Access to Layne
Q+As and Behind the Scenes
Group Critique Sessions
Brushwork Masterclass for Painters
Key Composition Concepts for Landscape Painters
Essential Drawing Skills Landscape Painters Actually Need
The Secret to Painting from Photos
$299
Pay in Full with a single payment
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PREMIUM PACKAGE
Mastering the Fundamentals online cours
Anytime Access to Layne
Q+As and Behind the Scenes
Group Critique Sessions
Brushwork Masterclass for Painters
Key Composition Concepts for Landscape Painters
Essential Drawing Skills Landscape Painters Actually Need
The Secret to Painting from Photos
$499
Pay in Full with a single payment
$76
(Total $228)
Includes same full access
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If at any time within the first 30 days you decide the course isn't what you're looking for, simply ask for a refund and we'll give you 100% of your money back.
Remember, getting better as a painter takes time, patience and most importantly, lots and lots of practice. This course will help you get there. Guaranteed.
Here are some commonly asked questions about this program.
You’ll have lifetime access! Once you enroll, the course is yours for good—as long as it exists online (and we plan to be around for a very long time). There’s no rush, no deadlines, and you can revisit the lessons anytime you want.
I do, however, encourage you to complete the course as quickly as it works for you and your schedule, so you can start using these skills sooner rather than later. But rest assured, access to the course material never expires.
Yes, this is the course I normally recommend people start with. MFLP can help you bypass years of frustration and learn an approach that will get you painting landscapes much quicker. My goal is to teach you concepts and techniques to help you accelerate your development as a painter. And you’ll do that by first focusing on your foundational skills and ensuring those are rock solid.
Well, that depends. If you feel like you’re still struggling to paint realistic landscapes like you want, or you’re still trying to find an approach that actually works for you… then yes, this course can help.
Not at all! Everything I teach works for oils, water-mixable oils, and acrylics. The techniques are the same — you’ll just adapt your drying times a bit depending on which you use.
And if you’ve been wanting to give oils a try — this is a great way to get started since we'll go through each stage, step-by-step — and I’ll be there to answer your questions as you go.
Yes, as soon as you enroll, you’ll be able to jump right into the course. Since the lessons in the course are all completely self-paced videos, you can get started as soon as you're ready.
Nope! All of the lessons are pre-recorded and completely self-paced, so you can watch whenever it fits your schedule (not mine!).
That’s the beauty of an online course — you can go entirely at your own pace. There’s no deadline, and you can pause, rewind, and rewatch lessons anytime. Whether you paint a little each week or take a longer break, the course will always be here waiting for you.
That really depends on your pace and how you like to learn. The lessons are broken into bite-sized painting sessions—usually about 40–50 minutes each—so you can make steady progress, even if you only paint a few hours a week. Altogether, there are over 14 hours of step-by-step vide painting sessions, with 4+ hours of foundational lessons and bonus classes.
💡Tip: Many students like to watch each lesson before they start painting, especially if this approach is new to them. (It helps you see the big picture before diving in.)
Yes! Every video includes subtitles in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Absolutely! You can watch all the lessons on your computer, tablet, or phone—whichever’s most convenient for you.
💡Tip: The free Teachable online courses app for iOS and Android makes it easy to stream lessons on the go. The app automatically syncs your progress so you can pick up right where you left off, whichever device you use. (You can download the app from the App Store or Google Play.)
All of the resource materials — like reference photos, supply lists, and worksheets — are downloadable and printable. The video lessons are streamable but not downloadable to your computer.
Headed somewhere without Wi-Fi? No problem! You can download lessons for offline viewing using the free Teachable online courses app. And of course, you’ll always have lifetime access to stream the course anytime you like.

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