M8 Old Masters Academy - Classical Still Life Masterclass

Learn the complete layered Old Masters workflow through one finished classical still life. Follow the process from set-up and drawing through imprimatura, umber underpainting, colour layers, and final lights, glass and reflections.

One-time purchase. Lifetime access. No subscription.

Build paintings with structure, not guesswork

This is a practical academy for painters who want a reliable classical process they can return to again and again. You will learn how to organize value, colour, edges and layers so every stage supports the next.

What is included

• 12 workshop videos: an Introduction plus 11 complete classical still life lessons, approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes in total
• A structured academy workbook with lesson notes, prompts and practical exercises
• Materials and palette guidance
• A classical still life workshop companion
• A value-scale studio guide and worksheet
• Five complete PDF painting guides covering layered painting, light, Flemish shortcut, umber underpainting and grisaille
• A lifetime bonus: M8 Painting Tools for Android, including a colour-mixing helper, proportion grid and downloadable reference pack

The complete painting workflow

1. Set up a classical still life and make a clear plan
2. Build a dependable drawing and value structure
3. Prepare the surface with imprimatura
4. Develop an umber underpainting
5. Use controlled colour layers to establish form and atmosphere
6. Resolve lights, edges, glass and reflections
7. Finish the painting with clarity and restraint

How access works

After checkout, your digital library gives you two simple access points: the complete video masterclass and the complete M8 Old Masters Academy PDF library. Start with the Introduction, then progress through Lessons 1–11 in order. The PDF library is designed to remain useful beside the easel long after you complete the videos.

Who this is for

For beginners who want a serious foundation, intermediate painters who want to strengthen their process, and experienced artists who appreciate a structured reference library. The course is focused on oil painting, but the planning and value principles apply broadly.

Lifetime bonus: M8 Painting Tools

Your academy includes lifetime access to M8 Painting Tools for Android: a practical companion for colour mixing, composition planning and studio reference. It is included as a permanent bonus, not a subscription.

Technical details

• Digital product only — no physical item will be shipped
• One-time payment with lifetime access
• Stream the video masterclass online
• Download and keep the complete PDF library
• Designed for desktop, tablet and phone reading

Questions before buying?

For purchase support or access questions, contact M8 ART at matejakjan@gmail.com.