So I'm pleased to say after three weeks of rest my head injury is on the mend. It's going to tack another 5 weeks for my fractured skull to heal but much of the dizziness and unpleasant feelings have subsided. Tuesday and Thursday streams are therefore now back. so please do join in the fun and lets get back to making this Skool a place to learn from. Sadly I still can't drink any wine for a while longer but looking forward to our next wine tasting moments in class where I can sip a little with you all. One thing I’ve managed to figure out all on my own is my head is attached to everything else so even making a coffee is challenging 😥 Thank you to everyone for your understanding and help while my skull heals. Martin

This is a brand new art community that was stated on the 16th Jan 2026 . Please do make a post to introduce yourself and do include what you would like to paint and what help you are looking for. Feel free to ask for help if your struggling to paint something and I will happily engage with you and if needed I will make a video to show you in detail exactly how to progress. The more you share, ask and connect the more you will benefit from this art community. So please do share your paintings and drawings as this is what it's all about. I'm making a new course every 14 days along with live webinars and essential technique videos lessons so there will be lots of activity on here as the weeks progress. Thank you for your support Regards Martin

Join here; Lesson 1 - Oban Skies. Course No. 0001 · The Oil Painting Academy Welcome to my Oil Painting Academy where you can learn how to paint in oils in a relaxed unpressured way. There is step-by-step guidance and then there is me explaining everything to you as we go so there is no pressure. You can currently join now for just $15 per month and this price will never increase as it's a special founder membership offer. Eventually memberships will become $49 per month but not if your a founder member. You also have a 7 day free trial so I invite you to step inside and look at one of the courses and join in one of the weekly painting webinars. Learn as much as you can. In a short while this membership price will increase but not for you. As a founder member your price stays at $15 per month. This community art school went live on the 16th January 2026 so it's really new and there are lots of courses and video tutorials and webinars to upload as the weeks progress. I hope I will be able to connect up with everyone and pass my skills on to you all. Regards Martin Close