Which painting should I do?

Inglis Academy caters to people who are really curious about Art. You want to know how it works, where it comes from, and how to do it.

If you are only interested in doing one painting then please go elsewhere. There are many fine art schools in Sydney which are happy to teach you just your one favourite Monet and Van Gogh!

At Inglis Academy we increase your art literacy very quickly by development of your:

1. Method
2. Technique
3. Repertoire

Our syllabus has been carefully researched and curated to give you maximum benefit for your time.

We teach the impressionist process and colour system, and how to apply that to all styles of painting.

All the paintings we offer are all worth doing, and you are sure to find something to your taste!

The syllabus is built around Monet, Van Gogh, Cezanne, local landscapes painted in their style and other giants of the art world.

They are all great paintings!

If you are interested in getting better at painting, and expanding your tastes in painting, then read on...

Check out the currently available paintings.

Private Art Instruction

Enjoy one-on-one art instruction from myself, Peter Inglis.

I have written more than 12 books on art and created a syllabus which has seen hundreds of people enter the art world through painting masterworks by Van Gogh, Monet and Cezanne.

Buy 'Private Art Coaching 4 hours' and contact Peter at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule your session.

Here are some examples.

Michelle is the happy owner and the creator of this interpretation of Monet's Waterlilies No.1, 1916.

Having participated in six masterwork painting sessions Michelle felt ready to tackle a larger scalework.

She had previously painted this piece in a regular session, and so was already familiar with the subject. To complete this large version required 8 hours of private one-one-one coaching.

Read more: Private Art Instruction

All the paintings

Here is a list of all the paintings in our syllabus. Click on the pictures for more information about each session.

Van Gogh

The Language of Line

" He longed for an unsophisticated art which would not only appeal to connoiseurs but give joy and consolation to every human being."
- E.H. Gombrich on Vincent van Gogh.

Van Gogh: Starry Night - Paint it

Van Gogh: Wheat Field with Cypresses, 1889 - Paint it

Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' version 1 - Paint it

Apply the "Language of Line" to the conical forms in flowers.

Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' version 3 - Paint it

Cezanne

The Essential Shapes of Everything

Cezanne said "... with an apple I will astonish Paris".

And he did. But it's difficult for the modern eye to see why, because his innovations became intrinsic to the language of western art in the 20th century.

In these paintings we will explore Cezanne's compelling and powerful style.

Cezanne: Apples, 1878 - Paint it

Cezanne: Still life with Fruit Dish, 1880 - Paint it

Cezanne: Still Life with Apples,1890 - Paint it

Cezanne: Still life with a jug and fruit, 1893 - Paint it

Cezanne: Still Life with a Curtain, 1895 - Paint it

Still Life with Open Drawer, 1877 - Paint it

Cezanne: Still Life with a plate of Peaches, 1900 - Paint it

Monet

The Language of Nature

Monet's body of work covers all subjects from portraiture, to landscapes, seascapes, gardens and still life. By recreating his paintings from the inside out we develop a powerful tool kit for all our painting activities.

Monet: Adolphe Monet reading in the Garden, 1866 - Paint it

Monet: Boats at Argenteuil - Paint it

Monet: Fields of Tulip with Rijnsburg Windmill, 1886 - Paint it

Monet: Garden in Bloom at Sainte-Addresse, 1866 - Paint it

Monet: Jeanne Marguerite Lecadre in the Garden, 1866 - Paint it

Monet: Lane in the Poppy Fields at Ile Saint Martin,1880 - Paint it

Monet: Haystacks: White Frost, sunrise, 1889 - Paint it

Monet: Japanese Bridge, 1899 - Paint it

Monet: Japanese bridge no.2, 1899 - Paint it

Monet: Meadow with Poplars, 1875 - Paint it

Monet: Poppy field near Argenteuil, 1873 - Paint it

Monet: Summer (Meadow at Bezons), 1874 - Paint it

Monet: Vase of Chrysanthemums, 1882. Following the example of the "Bach of Art", Monet, we explore the delicate line brush and the versatile filbert brush. - Paint it

Monet: Waterlilies, 1906, No.1 - Paint it

Monet: Water Lilies 1906, no.3 - Paint it

Monet: Water Lilies, 1916 - Paint it

Monet: Water Lilies 1919, no.2 - Paint it

Renoir

The finest textures of impressionism.

Renoir: Bouquet of Roses, 1880. - Paint it.

Renoir: Still life with Roses, 1910 - Paint it

Still Life

Still Life in Tone and Colour - Complete an original still life painting with flowers! - Paint it

Australian Landscapes

Centennial Park in Autumn Colours - Paint this!

Boats at Ball's Head Bay (Waverton) - Paint this!

Nerang Pool, Canberra with flat brushes - Paint this!

Lake of Serenity - Paint this!

Dee Why Beach and Long Reef - Paint this!

Dee Why Beach and Long Reef - as Monet - Paint this!

Bush Cabin (Fagan Park in Galston) - Paint this!

Japanese Bridge (Fagan Park in Galston) - Paint this!

Enchanted Leura in Sydney's Blue Mountains - Paint this!

Fitzroy Falls (Kangaroo Valley) - Paint this!

Hill End Road - Paint this!

Boats at Manly Cove (ala Monet) - Paint this!

Manly Aquarium ala Monet - Paint this!

Glowing sunset at Manly - Paint this!

Cathedral of Colour (Mt. Wilson) - Paint this!

Path of Dreams (Mt. Wilson) - Paint this!

Palm Beach from Bible Garden - Paint this!

Palm Beach from Bible Garden - ala Monet - Paint this!

Palm Beach from West Head, Sydney - Paint this!

Palm Beach from West Head - ala Cezanne - Paint it!

Palm Beach South: Beach & Brollies

Beach & Brollies (Palm Beach South) ala Monet

Autumn Sunset (at Old Government House) - Paint this!

Sea of Flowers (Wisteria Gardens) - Paint this!

Waterfall of Wisteria (Wisteria Gardens) - Paint this entirely with foam blocks. - Paint this!

Sydney Harbour Bridge (from Lavender Bay) - Paint this!

Pentecost River Crossing, the Kimberleys - Paint this!

Sydney Opera House - a jewel in the night - Paint this!

Sydney Opera House in -Vivid- colours - Paint this!

Three Sisters, Blue Mountains - Paint this!

Beach & Boats (Toukley on the Central Coast) - Paint this!

Paradise in the Sun (Whitsunday Islands) - Paint this!

Peaceful Light, Running Water - Paint it

Portrait Painting

Van Gogh: Self Portrait, 1889 - Paint it
Description: The language of line. A very stylised portrait with the characteristic Van Gogh texture of many short lines.

Manet: Bar at the Folies-Bergère (excerpt) - Paint it
Description: A textured direct looking portrait.

Vermeer: Girl with a Pearl Earring, 1665 - Paint it
Description: One of the most iconic portraits in western art. Porcelain smoothness of the skin is achieved by fine gradation of tone and multiple layers of thin paint.

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