Unsure what Scott’s different courses have to offer? This page gives you a quick summary of what to expect, to help you pick the right course for you. Click on the course name for more information.
The Paint the Ocean – Complete Learning Program is the original Video-Based course that teaches you exactly how to paint beaches, waves, and coastal themed paintings. The videos are set is a sequence that you move through at your own pace and are backed up with PDF downloads that make up the PTO Workbook. It’s comprehensive and detailed: From studio set-up to mixing your paint, all the techniques on how to paint part of a coastal scene, varnishing your work, selling your creations and everything in between.
Scott teaches you his complete unique method and workflow including base-colouring in acrylic paint and finishing with oil paints, but you can decide to stick with acrylic paints if you wish. The painting methods are the same and explained in detail. With enrolment comes membership to the Facebook Community Support Group. It’s a platform for inspiration, growth, and connection with like-minded individuals (currently 1800+) as well as a place to get valuable feedback. It comes with lifetime access to all content, and you work at your own pace.
This course is for beginners through to more advanced artists.
Buy nowThe smaller Demos are paint-along, comprehensive tutorials where everything that was learnt in the main Paint the Ocean program is put into practice. The participant is walked through each step as they work through and create each painting with detailed guidance and encouragement.
“Summer Nights” is all about capturing the dynamic colours and movement of a moonlit ocean. Scott takes you for a trip to Noosa to capture the photos and shows you how to draft up a sketch using the best parts and everything else in detail, to follow along and finish the painting. It comes with lifetime access to all content, and you work at your own pace.
This course is for intermediate through to more advanced artists who have completed the main Paint the Ocean program.
Buy nowThe smaller Demos are paint-along, comprehensive tutorials where everything that was learnt in the main Paint the Ocean program is put into practice. The participant is walked through each step as they work through and create each painting with detailed guidance and encouragement.
In this demo you’ll create a spectacular sunrise scene and be guided though the whole technical, practical, and thought process. Scott takes you to the beach and shows you how he goes about capturing his photos including converting the photos into a design, and exactly how to apply and recreate it on canvas. It comes with lifetime access to all content, and you work at your own pace.
This course is for intermediate through to more advanced artists who have completed the main Paint the Ocean program.
Buy nowThe smaller Demos are paint-along, comprehensive tutorials where everything that was learnt in the main Paint the Ocean program is put into practice. The participant is walked through each step as they work through and create each painting with detailed guidance and encouragement.
“Dark and Stormy” guides you though exactly how to paint the popular back-lit wave in detail using Scott’s unique methods and workflow. This one is very popular and features some of Scott’s more refined techniques. It comes with lifetime access to all content, and you work at your own pace.
This course is for intermediate through to more advanced artists who have completed the main Paint the Ocean program.
Buy nowThe Big 3 Step-by-Step Demo Bundle are all the three paint-along demos in one pack. They are comprehensive tutorials where everything that was learnt in the main Paint the Ocean program is put into practice. You will walk through each step with Scott and create each painting with detailed guidance and encouragement.
Learn all the strategies, techniques, and exact approach to master the craft. This bundle is a cheaper and convenient way to purchase the main step-by-step demos. It comes with lifetime access to all content, and you work at your own pace.
This bundle is for intermediate through to more advanced artists who have completed the main Paint the Ocean program.
Buy nowThe Paint the Ocean Master Bundle is the best value and the ultimate learning package! Over 41 Hours of all Scott’s training!
Get instant access to all the comprehensive programs and learn exactly how to master 5 paintings with all the step-by-step demos, along with the full overview and strategy that is the Paint the Ocean Complete Learning Program. All courses can be purchased individually; however, The Master Bundle offers the best value by way of convenience and discount for the participant.
With enrolment comes membership to the Facebook Community Support Group. It’s a platform for inspiration, growth, and connection with like-minded individuals (currently 1800+) as well as a place to get valuable feedback. It comes with lifetime access to all content, and you work at your own pace.
This bundle is for beginners through to more advanced artists.
Buy nowThis demo is a stand-alone project created in conjunction with Chroma Paints Australia. Learn to paint ‘Surf’s Up’ using just 5 colours. You’ll be guided step by step to create this simple vibrant seascape. By the end of the course, you’ll have a masterpiece to show for it and you’ll be surprised just how easy painting can be! This is an acrylic paint only course. It comes with lifetime access to all content, and you work at your own pace.
This course is for those beginners who have never picked up a brush through to intermediate skilled artists.
Buy nowI began painting the ocean back in 1997. There was no Youtube. I didn’t have a computer and didn’t even know how to drive one…
…But I was determined to learn. I spent countless hours in the Queensland state and local libraries, had painting lessons from various local artists and was up at 4am every morning to paint before I went to work – drilling under roads. I spent many hours at the easel trying to get those paintings to look “right”.
It took me 4 years from creating my first painting to going full time. I cranked it up – put everything I had into making it happen…
Things are certainly different these days… nearly 20 years have passed and I’ve had a ball along the way. I’ve sold over 2.1 million dollars’ worth of artwork and been able to travel with my art – and work the hours I want. This lifestyle has enabled me some incredible experiences… I’ve been around to watch my 3 kids grow ; That’s the stuff you can’t put a price tag on…
I’ve met and sold work to celebrities and helped charities raise vital funds, and my business continues to flourish. I’m very grateful for this extraordinary lifestyle that I’ve created and now have the experience and scope to share everything that I’ve learnt with you.
The above video was produced in 2009 as a marketing tool for my website. It’s a bit “old-hat” now but should give you an insight into the type of work I produce.
I put 100% into everything I do, to make it the best it can be, and this learning program I have created for you is no different. I know you’ll get a lot out of it so I hope you’ll join me – and I’ll catch you in the Facebook Group Check out the links below for more on what I do.
“In less than 10 years, Scott has become arguably one of Australia’s finest ocean artists.”
“In a relatively short period, Scott has emerged as a serious contender for future ranking amongst Australia’s finest artists.”
“The intensity, splendour and photo-realism of a Scott Christensen artwork can be summarised in one word – Breathtaking.”
“Scott's left a lasting impression on our students and the college. Thank-you Scott!.”