Alain presents a very easy-to-understand method for creating painterly works, something I’ve always wanted to do.
- Jennifer
If you love a painterly style, there’s no one better to teach you than Alain Picard. He slows things down and walks you through his process step-by-step. It’s such a treat to get inside the mind of this talented artist, and learn how to loosen up.
Some of the best paintings I’ve ever done are a direct result of his online course.
If you want to loosen up and bring life and color to your paintings, I highly recommend taking a course with Alain.Â
-Kari Stober, The Pastel Podcast
The Painterly Still Life Course 2026
- LIVE WITH LIFETIME ACCESSÂ -
4 Lessons Taking You from Design Fundamentals to Expressive Finish
What's inside the Course?
Let's discover the 4 Lessons togetherÂ
LESSONÂ 1
Design Power
We'll start with composition and design. You'll learn how to arrange still life objects with intention, creating paintings that grab attention and hold interest. Design is your foundation, and we're going to make it strong.
LESSONÂ 2
Color Confidence
This is where we break out of your color comfort zone. You'll discover how to see color relationships, layer with confidence, and bring drama and freshness to your palette. No more playing it safe with color.
LESSONÂ 3
Expressive Marks
Here's where the painterly style really comes alive. You'll learn mark-making techniques that bring energy and movement to your work. We'll explore how to loosen up, have fun with edges, and let your marks tell a story.
LESSONÂ 4
The Painterly WayÂ
Here we bring it all together. You'll see how design, color, and expressive marks work as one integrated approach. This is where everything clicks as you discover your complete roadmap for painting still life in pastel with freedom and confidence.
By the end of the course you will have:
Motivation and Confidence
in your painterly methods, materials and practices that lead to creating loose expressive still life paintings in pastel.
Clarity of Direction
with a step-by-step plan and specific techniques that will drive you toward your destination.
A Visual Dashboard
that provides navigational assistance so you can steer your painting toward a beautiful destination.Â
Checklists and Concepts
to organize your palette, design your work and keep your paintings looking fresh without overworking.Â
Color Strategies
that enable you to discover the power, fun and freedom of using vibrant color in your paintings.
Mark-Making Techniques
that bring bold, expressive energy to your pastel paintings.
Everything Is Online.
Join Live or Learn at Your Own Pace.
The Painterly Still Life Course streams live so you can follow along in real time and be part of the energy of a global painting community, from anywhere in the world.
Can't make it live? No problem.
Every lesson is recorded and uploaded to the course platform in easy-to-digest segments, and Live Q&A sessions are uploaded as full replays.
With lifetime access to everything, the course is always there for you whenever and wherever you need it.
Alain’s course is extremely well planned, engaging, and valuable for all levels.
Alain is very thoughtful and encouraging to each participant and makes every effort to communicate clearly.
I would eagerly suggest Alain’s online workshops to anyone wanting to learn how to use the pastel medium.
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- Dawn Emerson, PSA
Alain’s painterly roadmap makes everything easier, and all this helped me in refining my work without overdoing it.
 - Kathy
Excited, But Still Not Sure?
Nine Ways to Know You’re Ready to Paint Bolder, Looser Still Life Paintings in PastelÂ
- You're new to pastel and want to build a strong foundation from the very start, without wasted time or frustrating detours.Â
- You've been struggling with tight, overworked paintings and know it's time to break through once and for all.
- You love painting still life and dream of creating loose, expressive work full of bold marks and vibrant color.
- You understand that still life is the perfect training ground for all painting skills, and you're ready to build yours.Â
- You're excited about following a proven roadmap rather than trying to figure it out on your own through trial and error.
- You know a more painterly style is exactly what you're after, but perfectionism has been holding you back.
- You're ready to experience four focused weeks of creative development and see what's possible.
- You've been wondering if you'll ever break through to expressing your own unique creative voice in your still life work.
- You feel motivated to be part of a supportive community of fellow artists encouraging one another toward their goals.
If you said “yes” to at least five of the above, then you should give the Painterly Still Life Course a 100% risk-free try!
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