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Presenting James Swanson

Course dates:
  • 21 June - 28 June 2025
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Oils

James Swanson is an Award-winning oil painter from Chicago in the United States. He is a sought-after workshop teacher all around the United States and now in Europe. He is a Signature member of the Oil Painters of America, The American Impressionists Society, and the National Oil and Acrylic painters Society. James had a successful Illustration career before jumping into the world of fine art in 2005. He’s been teaching for over 15 years and has many painting videos out on YouTube about it. He has a light-hearted way of teaching painting and believes art is fun, enjoy it. His painting knowledge and skill is incredible.

Praise from some of James’ previous students

Thank you so much, Jim! When I took the workshop from you, I was just starting to get into oil painting. You taught me basically how to premix colours on my palette, introduced me to centurion panels, better brushes and I still refer to your colour mixes to this day. I really appreciate you for sharing your knowledge. Thank you so much for all you do and for being such a good teacher and great artist!

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