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All four courses are included.
Watercolour
Paint freely with expressive washes and create vibrant, contemporary portraits.
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Oil 1
Paint more quickly and freely, and create loose, expressive oil portraits you’ll be proud of.
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Oil 2
Experiment with bold, unexpected colours and create striking oil portraits.
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Acrylic
Work confidently with acrylics and create fresh, colourful portraits you’ll be proud of.
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Each course is complete in its own right, with a full real-time portrait narrated from start to finish.
Watercolour
Fresh, modern watercolour portraits that are full of colour, not faint and washed out. I start with the middle tones rather than pale washes, so the face takes shape quickly and the painting looks good early on.
You’ll also learn when to stop, so you don’t overwork it.
Oil 1
Oils are more forgiving than most beginners expect, and this course shows you why. You’ll paint a loose, expressive portrait in a single day with a few affordable brushes, building the face from light to dark and softening just the right edges.
A great first course if you’re new to painting.
Oil 2
Ready to be braver with colour? Oil 2 shows you how to use bold, unexpected colour and still keep a portrait that looks solid and believable.
If your paintings ever feel too safe, this is where they start to feel more striking and more personal.
Acrylic
A beginner-friendly route to bright, modern acrylic portraits. Acrylics dry quickly, so I’ll show you a way of building the face in clear stages that suits the paint, so you’re working with it, not against it.
A fresh, colourful approach if you already paint in acrylics, too.
Portrait painting doesn’t need to be complicated. My 9-step formula breaks every portrait into clear stages, so you always know where to start, what to do next and when you’re finished.
Learn it once and use it again and again with your own reference photos, in whichever medium you choose.
In every course, you’ll learn to
Watercolour
Start with the middle tones, then broad, overlapping washes for a loose, vibrant finish.
Oil 1
Build the face from light to dark, soften selected edges while the paint is wet, and rework anything you’re not happy with.
Oil 2
The same oil approach, with bolder colour and freer brushwork.
Acrylic
Build the face in layers that suit fast-drying paint, linking shapes with in-between tones.
Every course comes with access to a private student community where you can share your work, ask questions and stay motivated.
Stream all four courses on any device. Work through them in any order, and come back to any lesson whenever you start a new portrait.
Each course has its own downloadable pack: the materials list, the reference photo I paint from, a grid method guide and the one-page 9-step cheat sheet to keep beside you while you paint.
You’ll find all four packs as download links in your account.
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Matt Murphy (b. Brighton, UK, 1977) is a professional artist specialising in watercolours, oils and acrylics. He is best known for his unique abstract portraits, created through a modern, non‑traditional approach.
With decades of experience, Matt has exhibited in London and across the UK, and his work has been featured in art magazines and podcasts. He has been a judge for Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year and has completed commissions for clients around the world.
Driven by a lifelong passion for painting, Matt is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and methods so that others can discover the joy of creating art for themselves.
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What exactly do I get?
All four courses: Modern, Vibrant Watercolour Portraits (15 lessons), Loose & Expressive Oil Portraits (17 lessons), Bold & Colourful Oil Portraits (17 lessons) and Modern, Colourful Acrylic Portraits (17 lessons), each with its own downloadable pack and lifetime access.
Any two: the two complete courses you choose, each with its own downloadable pack and lifetime access.
How do I access the courses after I buy?
After purchase, you’ll receive an email with a link to create your course account. Use the same email address you bought with. Once you log in, your courses appear in your account and you can start any of them straight away.
Is it a one-time payment?
Yes. You pay once and keep lifetime access to every course in your bundle. There’s no subscription.
I’m a complete beginner. Which course should I start with?
Every course starts from the basics, so begin with whichever medium excites you most. If you’re unsure, Oil Portraits 1 is a good first step: in my experience oils are the most forgiving medium, because you can rework the paint while it’s still wet.
Do I need materials for all four mediums?
No. You only need the materials for the course you’re working on, and each course has its own materials list in its downloadable pack. Everything is easy to find in art shops, and you don’t need expensive equipment or a studio.
What’s in the downloadable packs?
Each pack includes a materials list, the reference photo used in the course, a grid method guide and the 9-step cheat sheet. They’re available as download links in your account.
Can I watch on my phone or tablet?
Yes. The videos stream on smartphones, tablets and computers. They’re available to stream only, not to download.
What language are the courses in?
The audio is in English. Subtitles in other languages aren’t available at the moment.
I already own one of the courses. Can I get a reduced price?
Not at the moment. The bundles are priced for buying the courses together, and there isn’t currently a reduced price for people who already own one or more of them. If you have a question before buying, email support@mattmurphyart.co.uk.
Can I buy a bundle as a gift?
Yes. After you buy, reply to your order confirmation email with the recipient’s name and email address, and we’ll transfer the course access to them.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes, there’s a 14-day money-back guarantee. For refunds, contact support@mattmurphyart.co.uk.
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