Unlock Your Full Artistic Potential: 1:1 Artist Coaching with Marcus

 
Custom portrait by Marcus Callum, UK portrait artist. Oil painting commission showcasing a young boy in a striped top.

Feeling stuck or seeking direction in your art journey?

Whether you're a beginner seeking direction or a seasoned artist encountering creative challenges, I’m here to guide your artistic evolution.

With an education from leading art institutions in New York and Sydney, numerous painting awards, and 14 years of professional experience, I offer extensive expertise in traditional drawing and painting. My approach is firmly grounded in classical techniques, including figure drawing, still life, landscapes, and portraiture, while also mastering anatomy, structure, and composition.

These time-honoured techniques can be adapted to enhance any style or type of painting, offering a solid foundation for all artistic expression.

Custom portrait by Marcus Callum, UK portrait artist. Oil painting commission. Meg, oil on aluminium panel.

What You’ll Gain

Personalised 1:1 sessions tailored to your artistic vision.

Master advanced oil painting techniques like underpainting, layering, glazing, sfumato, and chiaroscuro - perfecting contrasts of light and shadow for lifelike depth.

Unlock expert techniques for creating stunning realism and expressive abstract pieces. Discover the methods that infuse your work with depth, emotion, and precision, whether in fine details or bold gestures.

A holistic approach blending technical mastery with practical career insights.

Follow-Up Support: Enjoy a complimentary 15-minute follow-up call to discuss your progress, refine your techniques, and keep you moving toward your goals.

Why Choose 1:1 Coaching?

I believe that with the right guidance, faith, commitment, and effort, anyone can achieve excellence. I’m dedicated to helping you develop your skills, refine your unique style, and become the artist you aspire to be. With my expertise, you’ll receive advice that goes beyond generic tutorials - guiding you toward mastery and professional success.

Ready to Elevate Your Art?

Click below to schedule your 1:1 session and take the next step in your artistic journey.

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Advanced Art Mastery Series: Elevate Your Skills in Portraits, Still Life, and Realism (Coming Soon)

  • Mastering Skin Tones

    Unlock the secrets to creating lifelike skin tones that bring your portraits to life. Learn the art of color mixing to capture subtle variations in skin, achieving a natural warmth and vibrancy. From soft shadows to glowing highlights, you’ll discover how to paint realistic skin that conveys emotion and depth.

  • Realistic Still Life Painting

    Transform everyday objects into captivating stories through still life painting. Explore how to arrange and light objects to create mood and narrative. Master the techniques for painting realistic, three-dimensional forms that leap off the canvas, with precise attention to perspective and atmosphere.

  • Advanced Portrait and Figure Drawing

    Achieve true-to-life drawings that capture the human form with precision. Develop your skills in figure and portrait drawing, focusing on anatomy, proportion, and perspective. Learn how to translate the nuances of human expression and structure onto paper, creating drawings that resonate with energy and life.