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Painting Expressive Interiors and Still Lifes

Learn to Paint Vibrant, Expressive Interiors in Oil

With Ekaterina Popova - Contemporary Artist, Educator, and Founder of Create! Magazine

On-demand - study at your own pace - lifetime access

Are you ready to bring more color, emotion, and life into your paintings?

In this 6-module course, I'll walk you through my complete framework for painting expressive interiors and still lifes in oil - from building strong compositions to layering rich, vibrant color with confidence.

This course is about painting with intention and finding your own voice on the canvas. My step-by-step framework gives you the structure to develop your skills while leaving plenty of room to explore your own style - whether that's detailed and precise, loose and gestural, or anywhere in between.

Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or looking to bring more expressiveness and color into your existing practice, this course meets you exactly where you are.

 

What's Included

  • 6 modules with video demos, exercises, and materials lists
  • Step-by-step frameworks designed for intuitive, stress-free painting
  • Instruction from an internationally exhibited artist with 14+ years of experience
  • Email and community support throughout your journey
  • Lifetime access - revisit anytime, go at your own pace

This Course Is For You If...

  • You want to paint with more color, confidence, and intention
  • You're drawn to interiors and still lifes but aren't sure where to start
  • You're looking for a clear, structured approach you can make your own
  • You want to carve out meaningful, joyful time for your creative practice
  • You're ready to grow - whether you're brand new or building on existing skills

Frequently Asked Questions

What skill level is this for? All levels - beginners and experienced artists alike are welcome.

What materials do I need? The first module covers everything. You can work in oil or acrylic.

How long do I have access? Forever. This course is yours for life.

What techniques will I learn? Alla prima, glazing, color mixing, composition, and more.

Can I get a refund? All sales are final. If you're not sure this is the right fit, reach out before enrolling at info@createmagazine.com - I'm happy to help you decide.

Ready to paint interiors and still lifes with more color and confidence?

Enroll Now

Kim T.

I have been an intuitive abstract painter for years, but I was intrigued by Kat's class. After watching the demos, I decided to give interiors a whirl. I have always been intimidated by painting from reference and didn't think I could paint anything really realistic. Ironically, by focusing on little abstract shapes and imagining Kat's voice telling me to "notice and respond," I was slowly able to watch a scene come to life before my eyes. It was incredibly satisfying and encouraged me to be present in a different way, just "noticing and responding." I'm currently in the process of moving, and painting the interiors has become a meditation for me to reflect on my home. I am also interested to see how the lessons learned here will reflect in my other abstract work. I'm so grateful for this class. It has been an absolute delight!

Painting Expressive Interiors and Still Lifes

  1. Introduction to Expressive Painting

    6 lessons
    1. Welcome! Start Here
    2. Materials and Tools
    3. Mixing Paint & Understanding Values
    4. Finding Exciting Compositions and References for Your Work + Kat's Examples
    5. Secret Weapon for Color Inspiration, Sketching, Art Books and More!
    6. Quick Art History Inspo + Fun Assignment

  2. Week 1: Choosing Your Images, Understanding Value, Composition and Space

    6 lessons
    1. Intro: Building a Strong Foundation, Getting Reference Images and More
    2. Lesson on Values and Composition: How to Find Values in Your Image
    3. Calming Your Mind Before Creating
    4. Your First Assignment: Limited Palette Study
    5. Palette Intro: Color Mixing and Application
    6. Limited Palette Homework Demo

  3. Week 2: Capturing Light, Color and Painting from Life

    5 lessons
    1. Welcome to Week 2: Painting from Life and Observation
    2. Overview of Light, Temperature and Color
    3. Sunny Porch Demo Part I: Underpainting and Highlights
    4. Sunny Porch Demo Part II: Blocking Shadows and Middle Values
    5. Sunny Porch Demo Part III: Adding Color and Refining

  4. Week 3: Painting Natural Light

    6 lessons
    1. Lesson on Painting Natural Sunlight in Interiors
    2. Demo: Painting Sunlight in Interiors 1
    3. Demo: Blocking in Lights Painting Sunlight in Interiors 2
    4. Demo: Blocking in Darks Painting Sunlight in Interiors 3
    5. Demo: Adding Initial Middle Tones and Color | Painting Sunlight in Interiors 4
    6. Demo: Adding Initial Middle Tones and Color | Painting Sunlight in Interiors 5

  5. Week 4: Color, Mood, Emotion and Intuitive Painting

    2 lessons
    1. Capturing Your Emotion in Color
    2. Practice and Explore: Intuitive Color

  6. Week 5: Glazing and Other Techniques to Play With

    3 lessons
    1. Introduction to Indirect Painting and Other Techniques
    2. Glazing, Scumbling, and Painting Techniques
    3. Glazing Demo in Oils

  7. Module 6: Completing a Painting

    6 lesson
    1. When is a work of art complete?

    1. Demo: Completing a Painting (In Progress)

      1. 1. The Underpainting Map
      2. 2. Blocking in Lights and Darks
      3. 3. Laying Down The Initial Color and Establishing Your Palette
      4. 4. Working From General to Specific Beginning
      5. 5. Refining main areas and adding texture