Art Confidence Club

16/07/2026

People always think that oil paint is the most difficult medium but it's really not! The colours are rich, the texture is creamy and it dries slowly so you have time to move it around and play a little! If you've been frustrated by watercolours unforgiving transparency or acrylics speedy drying - oil paint it for you!

Whether you're a complete beginner or just new to oils, this workshop will teach you in a few hours what I've spent years learning the hard way!

Only 2 days until my oil painting day John Park
In Chichester! Booking through my website (link in Bio) or comment below and I'll send you details.

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02/07/2026

This morning I taught my Level 2 online drawing class to kids all over the world. These students have been drawing with me for a year or two, most having joined because their parents noticed they had stopped drawing and/or become self-conscious about their ability.

We start slowly in Level 1, copying from my already simplified drawings. Step by step. A different drawing every week. Exactly the same format. Outline, shading, freestyle time (to get creative and make the picture their own), share if they want to. It works.

Then they move to Level 2. We draw from photos and sometimes objects I put under my second camera. I draw at the same time but they draw pretty independently, going at their own pace. Do their own thing. Today we drew my tatty converse shoe. I secretly thought it might be a bit challenging for them. They requested the viewpoint (a very difficult angle!😬)

There was no room to show my drawing alongside the shoe so we just all drew and chatted for 40 minutes or so. The results blew me away. These kids have GOT it. And they dived right in with no fear.

Could you do the same? If not get in touch and let's get you started!

Art Confidence Club - Private tuition and art classes - online and in person. Link in Bio.

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17/06/2026

If you want a straightforward process to follow to complete a detailed drawing, this is it!

1. Light outline - map it out. Keep it light and make changes as needed.

2. Light shading - block out where the darker areas are, leave the lights. No need to go super hard - just figure out shapes of shadows.

3. Darker shading - go over the darkest areas of the shadows with another layer. (Not pressing harder just another layer!) Use a darker pencil if you need to.

4. Final Detail - add in those darkest darks to boost the contrast and make your drawing pop. Consider edges - keep some soft and fuzzy, others crisp and sharper.

Let me know if this is helpful!

18/05/2026

Delighted to be running this workshop again in Chichester on 18th July! If you missed it the first time you can book now through my website: https://www.lindahardwick.co.uk/oil-painting-day-workshop

See you there!

A One-Day Workshop – Saturday 18th July

Join me for a relaxed and inspiring day dedicated entirely to oil painting.

This small-group workshop (12pm - 5.30pm) is designed to guide you step-by-step from blank canvas to a finished piece you’ll be proud to take home.
Whether you’re new to oils or looking to build confidence, you’ll receive plenty of individual guidance throughout the day.
All materials are provided, including canvas board, professional oil paints, palette knives, brushes and aprons — so you can simply arrive and enjoy the process.
By the end of the session, you’ll leave with your own completed oil painting, ready to display.

What’s included:
• Full 5 hour guided oil painting session
• Tea/Coffee and Cakes
• All materials provided
• Small group for individual support
• Your finished painting to take home
Time: 12pm–5.30pm (with 2 × 15min breaks)

Location: Jubilee Hall, New Park Community Centre, New Park Rd, Chichester PO19 7XY

Price: £110

Places are limited to ensure a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of personal guidance.

Scan the QR code, or go to 'lindahardwick.co.uk/oil-painting-day-workshop

13/04/2026

I'm so proud of everyone who attended my first ever oil painting day workshop on Saturday in Southwick! The atmosphere was amazing and I really enjoyed sharing this wonderful medium with such fabulous people.

Lovely to see people getting stuck in and having fun with paint! Well done to everyone!

28/03/2026

Well - never did I think that a painting of mine would be shown on BBC news! 😁 How funny!

I'm delighted to have had 2 pieces selected for the current Open 26 exhibition at Worthing Museum. The newly reopened museum is looking great and has an amazing collection of historical costumes as well as fine art. Well worth a visit if you're around!