Anna Rose Bain Oil Painting Instruction

When I was first asked, “Do you teach?” I was in my early twenties. At the time, I hadn’t yet found my own artistic voice, and the idea of guiding someone else on their journey felt overwhelming—almost fraudulent. How could I teach when I still had so much to learn? But to my great surprise, teaching became a way to grow by leaps and bounds. It allowed me to sharpen my own skills while helping others achieve their goals. Over the years, I’ve taught private lessons and in-person workshops, even after starting a family. I worked hard to balance painting for galleries, commissions, and national exhibitions, all while dabbling in social media videos and a few instructional projects here and there. Then the Covid-19 pandemic hit, and life as we knew it changed. With everything at a standstill, I faced a new challenge: how could I continue painting, sharing my passion, and staying connected with others? My days were filled with caring for a young daughter and a busy toddler son, yet I discovered something transformative—making art videos. It became a lifeline, not only to sustain my profession but to foster connection and growth in a time of isolation. Since then, I’ve documented countless hours of my studio life, sharing both my successes and my failures. My goal has been to inspire and empower other artists to take risks, embrace the process, and find joy in the journey. Whether you’ve been with me since 2020 or are just now discovering my work, I hope my teaching style offers you something valuable to help you grow as an artist. We’re all on this shared journey toward excellence in artmaking, and I feel deeply honored to be a part of yours. If my story resonates with you, let’s take the next step together—dive into one of my instructional videos, join a workshop, or simply follow along as I continue exploring the beautiful and challenging world of art. Let’s keep growing, learning, and creating together!