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 Monochrome painting:

painting in one color

7 modules and 26 video lessons that take you from choosing your color to the final touches, with the classical tradition as your guide.

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The monochrome method

You want to paint monochrome but you don't know how.

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Without the method, one color becomes a struggle. With it, monochrome becomes your greatest strength.

You want to paint monochrome. You love the classical control but without the method, you struggle. Muddy tones. Lost edges. The masters did it, but that knowledge isn't taught anymore.

Here's what changes: you need the method. Step by step, I'll teach you the exact process for mixing values, building form, and moving through each stage with clarity.

In Monochrome Painting, I'll teach you that method. You'll learn to mix a full value scale, build believable form through light and shadow, create convincing figures, and develop an eye that reads depth and presence without relying on hue.

By the end, you'll have a finished painting and a repeatable process one that works for every painting after this.

This isn't about limiting yourself. It's about finally having the foundation that makes everything else possible.

The monochrome method

You want to paint monochrome — but you don't know how.

❦

Without the method, one color becomes a struggle. With it, monochrome becomes your greatest strength.

You want to paint monochrome. You love the classical control—but without the method, you struggle. Muddy tones. Lost edges. The masters did it, but that knowledge isn't taught anymore.

Here's what changes: you need the method. Step by step, I'll teach you the exact process for mixing values, building form, and moving through each stage with clarity.

In Monochrome Painting, I'll teach you that method. You'll learn to mix a full value scale, build believable form through light and shadow, create convincing figures, and develop an eye that reads depth and presence without relying on hue.

By the end, you'll have a finished painting and a repeatable process — one you can bring to every painting after this.

This isn't about limiting yourself. It's about building the foundation that makes everything else possible.

Your teacher

Hi, I’m Emma.

I’m a figurative oil painter based in New York City. My work explores the complexities of womanhood through contemporary interpretations of classical painting — vibrant pink worlds, feminine motifs and the language of storytelling.

I’m fascinated by duality: the way power and sexuality can sit alongside beauty, softness and traditionally “girly” traits. Figures, clothing, costume and stage-like poses let me explore those sides of identity — a little like a game of dress-up.

My background in painting, art history and education taught me to look closely at both the traditions behind a painting and the choices that make it feel contemporary and personal. That’s what I love sharing: using the language of classical painting to make work that’s uniquely yours.

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Create form and figure entirely through value.

When you paint in monochrome, value becomes everything. Light, shadow, depth, form all held by a single hue pushed across a full range from pale to dark.

Monochrome Painting teaches you to see and build form through value alone the foundation that makes all painting stronger.

You'll learn to mix a full value scale in one color, build believable form through light and shadow, create convincing figures, and develop an eye that reads depth and presence without relying on hue.

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Imagine choosing one tube of paint and knowing exactly how to push it from palest tint to deepest shadow.

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Imagine building a figure through value alone light, form and depth, without color doing the work for you.

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Imagine finishing a painting that feels classical at first glance and unmistakably yours at the second.

Create form and figure entirely through value.

When you paint in monochrome, value becomes everything. Light, shadow, depth, form all held by a single hue pushed across a full range from pale to dark.

Monochrome Painting teaches you to see and build form through value alone the foundation that makes all painting stronger.

You'll learn to mix a full value scale in one color, build believable form through light and shadow, create convincing figures, and develop an eye that reads depth and presence without relying on hue.

i.

Imagine choosing one tube of paint and knowing exactly how to push it from palest tint to deepest shadow.

ii.

Imagine building a figure through value alone light, form and depth, without color doing the work for you.

iii.

Imagine finishing a painting that feels classical at first glance and unmistakably yours at the second.

 

What you'll take with you

i.

A trained eye for value

Mix a full value scale in one color and use it so light, form and depth read clearly.

ii.

A method rooted in art history

Research, mood boards and sketches that connect your ideas to the classical tradition and make them contemporary.

iii.

A finished figurative painting

Carry one painting from drawing and underpainting through to detail, texture and final touches.

What you'll take with you

 
i.

A trained eye for value

Mix a full value scale in one color and use it so light, form and depth read clearly.

 
ii.

A method rooted in art history

Research, mood boards and sketches that connect your ideas to the classical tradition and make them contemporary.

 
iii.

A finished figurative painting

Carry one painting from drawing and underpainting through to detail, texture and final touches.

COURSE CONTENT

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The course is divided into seven modules, each building on the one before. We start with materials and choosing your color, move through research and reference, then paint together from the first drawing to the final touches.

It’s made for painters who love traditional work with a bit of zest — whether you’re newer to oils or looking for a fresh way into figurative painting.

Working in one color keeps the focus on what matters most. As each stage comes together, you’ll feel your eye and your hand grow more confident.

7
Modules
26
Video lessons
1
Finished painting
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In My Course, You'll Learn:

The curriculum

In my course, you'll learn

Every module builds on the one before, from choosing your color through finishing with detail and texture.

Emma's monochrome painting
  1. 01

    Module 01

    Introduction

    A warm welcome, a little about me, and a map of where we're headed together.

  2. 02

    Module 02

    Tools and materials

    Set up your paint, brushes and surface so the studio is ready before the first stroke.

  3. 03

    Module 03

    Selecting your color

    Color theory and history, mixing, and building value scales in the hue you choose.

  4. 04

    Module 04

    Research

    Look to art history and contemporary painting, build a mood board and begin sketching ideas.

  5. 05

    Module 05

    Reference

    Tools and methods for taking your own photo reference and making digital mockups.

  6. 06

    Module 06

    Beginning your painting

    Drawing and value work, underpainting, then establishing values and creating depth and form.

  7. 07

    Module 07

    Finishing the painting

    The detail layer, texture and final touches and a moment to reflect on what you've made.

The curriculum

In my course, you'll learn

Every module builds on the one before, from choosing your color through finishing with detail and texture.

Emma's monochrome painting

Your capstone: a complete figurative painting in one color.

  1. Module 01

    Introduction

    A warm welcome, a little about me, and a map of where we're headed together.

  2. Module 02

    Tools and materials

    Set up your paint, brushes and surface so the studio is ready before the first stroke.

  3. Module 03

    Selecting your color

    Color theory and history, mixing, and building value scales in the hue you choose.

  4. Module 04

    Research

    Look to art history and contemporary painting, build a mood board and begin sketching ideas.

  5. Module 05

    Reference

    Tools and methods for taking your own photo reference and making digital mockups.

  6. Module 06

    Beginning your painting

    Drawing and value work, underpainting, then establishing values and creating depth and form.

  7. Module 07

    Finishing the painting

    The detail layer, texture and final touches and a moment to reflect on what you've made.

Included in My Course Fees

Foundations & Tools

We’ll begin by exploring the essential tools, techniques and basics you need to start your artistic journey. You’ll learn how to get the most out of the materials at your fingertips.

Hands-On Practice

Theory is helpful, but progress comes from practice! You’ll find plenty of practical exercises designed to help you improve, along with tips to make your artwork stand out.

Lifetime Access

Enrollment gives you unlimited, lifelong access to all lessons. Learn at your own pace, revisit tricky topics and take the course in small steps, even just a few minutes a day.

Learn Your Way

One of the greatest benefits of this course is flexibility. Watch lessons from any device, at home or on the go. Repeat them as many times as you need to master each step.

Creative Community

When you join the course, you’ll also join a group of students who share your passion. Exchange ideas, share progress, and connect with others who are walking the same path.

Personal Guidance

You won’t go through this journey alone. I’ll be here to support you with thoughtful feedback, helping you overcome challenges and stay fully motivated as you grow.

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Course Structure

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Pre-recorded, at your pace

Every lesson is recorded, so you can pause, rewatch and paint along whenever it suits you.

One painting, stage by stage

Demonstrations and clear explanations follow a single painting from research and reference to the final layer.

Come back to it

Return to any module as your practice grows the process works for every painting after this one.

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Bonuses

Extra resources included with your enrollment.

Bonus 01

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Value scale worksheet

A printable guide for mixing and testing a full value scale in your chosen color.

Included free

Bonus 02

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Materials list

Emma's go-to paints, brushes and surfaces, with budget-friendly alternatives.

Included free

Bonus 03

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Mood board template

A simple layout for gathering references and art-historical inspiration.

Included free

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Here you will find two options that differ only in how you prefer to pay. The first option is a one-time payment and the second option is a monthly plan with three payments. The price shown below is in US Dollars, but you can complete your purchase using ANY currency.

 

One-Time Payment

$297
$197

  • 6 Modules
  • 35+ Video lessons
  • 5+ Hours of content
  • 1 Complete Architectural Illustration Project from reference photo to finished artwork
  • 6 Guided Exercises to build confidence step by step
  • Step-by-step method from reference selection to clean linework and final details
  • Lifetime Access on any device
  • 14 day money-back guarantee
  • Bonus: Reference Photo Checklist PDF ($49) FREE
  • Bonus: Materials List with Budget Options ($49) FREE
  • Bonus: Extra Mini Project (Doorway/Window Tutorial) ($49) FREE

Total Value: $444

Special Price: $197

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3 Monthly Payments

$97
$67

  • 6 Modules
  • 35+ Video lessons
  • 5+ Hours of content
  • 1 Complete Architectural Illustration Project from reference photo to finished artwork
  • 6 Guided Exercises to build confidence step by step
  • Step-by-step method from reference selection to clean linework and final details
  • Lifetime Access on any device
  • 14 day money-back guarantee
  • Bonus: Reference Photo Checklist PDF ($49) FREE
  • Bonus: Materials List with Budget Options ($49) FREE
  • Bonus: Extra Mini Project (Doorway/Window Tutorial) ($49) FREE

Total Value: $444

Special Price: $67/m

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If the course isn't right for you, you can request a full refund within the first 14 days. I want you to feel good about joining so give it a try and see the process first-hand.

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