Why Blending Matters
Blending is one of the most important skills in oil painting – but it’s also one of the most misunderstood.
When done well, blending creates soft transitions, convincing form and a sense of depth that brings your paintings to life. When done poorly, colours become muddy, details are lost and paintings can feel flat or overworked.
In Blending Bootcamp, Jennifer breaks this essential skill down into simple, practical lessons that show you exactly how and when to blend. Through guided exercises and demonstrations, you’ll build confidence with techniques you can apply to every painting you create.
What You Will Learn
In Blending Bootcamp, you’ll develop the essential skills to blend with confidence and bring greater depth and realism to your oil paintings.
You’ll learn how to:
- Control edges and transitions
- Avoid muddy colours
- Create realistic form and volume
- Build smooth gradients and convincing textures
- Paint fabrics, clouds and reflective surfaces
- Blend with intention, not guesswork
By the end of the course, you’ll understand not just how to blend, but why each technique works – giving you the confidence to apply these skills in every painting you create.
Inside Blending Bootcamp
Blending Bootcamp is divided into ten carefully designed modules, each building on the skills you’ve learned before. Through practical exercises and real-world demonstrations, you’ll develop the confidence to blend with purpose and apply these techniques to every oil painting you create.
Module 1: Texture
Module 2: Preparation
Module 3: Value and Gradient
Module 4: Edge Quality
Module 5: Volume
Module 6: Chess Piece
Module 7: Fabric
Module 8: Cloud
Module 9: Marbles
Module 10: Conclusion
About Jennifer Whitten
Jennifer Whitten is a professional oil painter with over 20 years of painting experience and more than a decade dedicated to teaching artists of all levels.
She specialises in helping students build confidence with traditional oil painting techniques, with a particular focus on blending, edges, value and form.
Over the years, Jennifer has worked with hundreds of students – helping them move from frustration and uncertainty to a clearer understanding of how to control paint and create more refined, realistic work.
Her teaching style is calm, practical and step-by-step, breaking down complex techniques into simple, repeatable processes that students can apply immediately in their own work.
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What’s Included
- 10 comprehensive learning modules
- Step-by-step video demonstrations
- Practical exercises to build your skills
- Downloadable resources and reference materials
- Learn at your own pace
- 24 months access to revisit lessons whenever you need
Testimonials
A very thorough and detailed explanation on blending with oils.
I strongly recommend this course as it is well structured to take you from a newbie to a confident painter, covering materials needed, best practices and techniques. The bite-sized exercises are well explained in video and document format. I love as well the optional music playlist that goes with the exercises. Overall this course is great value for money to improve your blending skills.
Blending Bootcamp offered by The Art Room with Jen as the facilitator was an extremely enjoyable, engaging, educational and valuable experience. It was definitely a worthwhile course which I’m so glad I undertook . I’d highly recommend it for anyone – from beginner to intermediate – it provides a very broad and comprehensive guide to blending oil based paints. Love loved it
Start Blending with Confidence
Everything you need to master essential blending techniques in oil painting – step by step, at your own pace.
$249 AUD — 2 years access
You’ll have plenty of time to revisit lessons, practise techniques, and build lasting confidence in your painting.
Join the Blending Bootcamp
- 10 structured modules
From foundational principles through to advanced blending techniques, designed to build your skills step by step. - Step-by-step demonstration videos
Clear, practical lessons showing exactly how each technique is applied in real time. - Downloadable PDF resources
Supporting notes and guides to help reinforce your learning. - 24 months access
Revisit lessons anytime as you practise and build confidence at your own pace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Blending Bootcamp is designed to take you step by step, starting with foundational techniques and building up to more advanced skills. No prior experience is required.
You’ll need basic oil painting supplies including paints, brushes, canvas or painting surface, and mediums. A full materials list is provided inside the course.
You’ll have 2 years access, so you can learn at your own pace and revisit lessons whenever you need.
Yes. The course is fully online and can be accessed on desktop, tablet, or mobile devices with an internet connection.
It varies depending on your pace. Some students work through it steadily over a few weeks, while others take longer to practise and refine each technique.
Yes. Even experienced painters often struggle with blending, edges, and control. The structured exercises are designed to refine technique and strengthen fundamentals at any level.
Yes. Blending Bootcamp is a single payment of $249 AUD with 2 years access included.
We stand behind the quality and effectiveness of our course. We are confident that our program, meticulously researched and designed, is suitable for individuals ranging from complete beginners to experienced artists.If you’re not satisfied within the first 30 days, we offer a hassle-free refund.