Classical

Fine Art Instruction for beginner through advanced students.


Whether you are picking up a paintbrush for the first time, returning to painting after many years, or seeking to refine advanced artistic skills, Varriano Fine Art's online workshops provide a clear and structured path to artistic growth. 


The self-paced, online workshops are designed for steady, progressive artistic development and include both oil painting and drawing instruction. Students may choose to study one discipline or pursue both, according to their interests and goals.


OIL PAINTING
Learn classical, impressionist and contemporary approaches to composition and painting.  Instruction includes drawing and proportion, color mixing and temperature, value organization, atmospheric depth, focal point development, and painting refinement and finishing.   


DRAWING
Develop the skills essential to masterful drawing through classical observation, visual analysis, and the application of a variety of drawing mediums. Instruction includes gesture and movement, figure construction, perspective, spatial relationships, anatomical proportion, form and volume, and soft- and hard-edge control using charcoal, graphite, and Conte crayon.


Rooted in the traditions of classical fine art and informed by decades of professional painting experience and atelier-based training, each workshop is designed to help students build lasting confidence, technical ability, and artistic understanding.




Study with acclaimed American Artist, John Varriano

ENROLL

Fall 2026

NEW ONLINE

OIL PAINTING AND DRAWING WORKSHOPS



Classical Fine Art Instruction for beginner to advanced students.


Whether you are picking up a paintbrush for the first time, returning to painting after many years, or seeking to refine advanced artistic skills, Varriano Fine Art's online workshops provide a clear and structured path to artistic growth. 


The self-paced, online workshops are designed for steady, progressive artistic development and include both oil painting and drawing instruction. Students may choose to study one discipline or pursue both, according to their interests and goals.


OIL PAINTING
Learn classical, impressionist and contemporary approaches to composition and painting.  Instruction includes drawing and proportion, color mixing and temperature, value organization, atmospheric depth, focal point development, and painting refinement and finishing.   


DRAWING
Develop the skills essential to masterful drawing through classical observation, visual analysis, and the application of a variety of drawing mediums. Instruction includes gesture and movement, figure construction, perspective, spatial relationships, anatomical proportion, form and volume, and soft- and hard-edge control using charcoal, graphite, and Conte crayon.


Rooted in the traditions of classical fine art and informed by decades of professional painting experience and atelier-based training, each workshop is designed to help students build lasting confidence, technical ability, and artistic understanding.



ENROLL TODAY


Included In Your Enrollment


1

ALL ONLINE WORKSHOPS

Self-paced oil painting and drawing workshops that allow you to study from the comfort of your home, on your own schedule.  You do not need a dedicated studio space to participate.


2

COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING

Each workshop contains a comprehensive series of classes that guides you through the development of each painting and drawing—from the initial stages through to the final, refined completion.


3

PROGRESSIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Ongoing fine art training designed to provide expert guidance and a clear path to progressive artistic growth. New classes are added each week.


4

WORKSHOP LENGTH

Each workshop includes 15–30 hours of meticulously designed instruction, with individual classes lasting 1.5–2 hours, depending on the subject and composition.


5

REVIEW LESSONS

Each workshop is archived, allowing you to revisit lessons, return to valuable insights and techniques, and continue refining and perfecting your skills.


6

FOUNDATIONAL LESSONS & RESOURCES

Your enrollment includes foundational lessons covering Introduction to Oil Painting, Introduction to Drawing, Oil Painting Supplies and Materials, Priming Your Canvas, and Drawing Supplies and Materials, along with downloadable PDF guides for supplies and materials.


________________________


INSTRUCTOR

John Varriano, American Artist


TUITION

$ 59     |  | 1st Month

$ 59      |  | per month thereafter


Your tuition will not increase. Your fine art training will remain at the same price for as long as you choose to continue your studies.


To cancel your enrollment, log into your account, select Subscription, and choose Cancel.

Become a Student of the Online Oil Painting and Drawing Workshops led by John Varriano, American Artist. 


As a student, you'll receive access to all of John's classes, along with the guided instruction and masterful approach that helps aspiring and accomplished artists at every level advance their skills.


For beginner to advanced students

Not ready to begin?
Experience a free class with John Varriano, delivered to your inbox.


Discover how a painting comes to express classical realism and compelling artistry through subtle changes in color, value, edges, form, and detail. In this lesson from the Apples and Pears still life workshop, John demonstrates advanced techniques for bringing greater depth, dimension, and pictorial refinement to a painting.



Or Choose to start your enrollment today.



Enroll Today
ENROLL

Fall 2026

NEW ONLINE

OIL PAINTING AND DRAWING WORKSHOPS



Classical Fine Art Instruction for beginner to advanced students.


Whether you are picking up a paintbrush for the first time, returning to painting after many years, or seeking to refine advanced artistic skills, Varriano Fine Art's online workshops provide a clear and structured path to artistic growth. 


The self-paced, online workshops are designed for steady, progressive artistic development and include both oil painting and drawing instruction. Students may choose to study one discipline or pursue both, according to their interests and goals.


OIL PAINTING
Learn classical, impressionist and contemporary approaches to composition and painting.  Instruction includes drawing and proportion, color mixing and temperature, value organization, atmospheric depth, focal point development, and painting refinement and finishing.   


DRAWING
Develop the skills essential to masterful drawing through classical observation, visual analysis, and the application of a variety of drawing mediums. Instruction includes gesture and movement, figure construction, perspective, spatial relationships, anatomical proportion, form and volume, and soft- and hard-edge control using charcoal, graphite, and Conte crayon.


Rooted in the traditions of classical fine art and informed by decades of professional painting experience and atelier-based training, each workshop is designed to help students build lasting confidence, technical ability, and artistic understanding.



ENROLL TODAY


Included In Your Enrollment


1

ALL ONLINE WORKSHOPS

Self-paced oil painting and drawing workshops that allow you to study from the comfort of your home, on your own schedule.  You do not need a dedicated studio space to participate.


2

COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING

Each workshop contains a comprehensive series of classes that guides you through the development of each painting and drawing—from the initial stages through to the final, refined completion.


3

PROGRESSIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Ongoing fine art training designed to provide expert guidance and a clear path to progressive artistic growth. New classes are added each week.


4

WORKSHOP LENGTH

Each workshop includes 15–30 hours of meticulously designed instruction, with individual classes lasting 1.5–2 hours, depending on the subject and composition.,



5

REVIEW LESSONS

Each workshop is archived, allowing you to revisit lessons, return to valuable insights and techniques, and continue refining and perfecting your skills.


6

FOUNDATIONAL LESSONS & RESOURCES

Your enrollment includes foundational lessons covering Introduction to Oil Painting, Introduction to Drawing, Oil Painting Supplies and Materials, Priming Your Canvas, and Drawing Supplies and Materials, along with downloadable PDF guides for supplies and materials.


________________________


INSTRUCTOR

John Varriano, American Artist


TUITION

$ 59     |  | 1st Month

$ 59      |  | per month thereafter


Your tuition will not increase. Your fine art training will remain at the same price for as long as you choose to continue your studies.



To cancel your enrollment, log into your account, select Subscription, and choose Cancel.

Become a Student of the Online Oil Painting and Drawing Workshops led by John Varriano, American Artist. 


As a student, you'll receive access to all of John's classes, along with the guided instruction and masterful approach that helps aspiring and accomplished artists at every level advance their skills.


— For beginner to advanced students —

Not ready to begin?
Experience a free class with John Varriano, delivered to your inbox.


Discover how a painting comes to express classical realism and compelling artistry through subtle changes in color, value, edges, form, and detail. In this lesson from the Apples and Pears still life workshop, John demonstrates advanced techniques for bringing greater depth, dimension, and pictorial refinement to a painting.

Free Full Length Class



Choose to start your enrollment today.



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Included


1

ALL ONLINE WORKSHOPS

Self-paced oil painting and drawing workshops that allow you to study from the comfort of your home, on your own schedule.


2

COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING

Each workshop contains a comprehensive series of lessons that guides you through the development of each painting and drawing—from the initial stages through to the final, refined completion.


3

PROGRESSIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Month-by-month fine art training designed to provide expert guidance and a clear path to progressive artistic growth. New lessons are added each week.


4

WORKSHOP LENGTH

Each individual workshop consists of a meticulously designed series of lessons. Each lesson is 1.5 to 2 hours in length, and students can expect 15 to 30 hours of instruction in each workshop, depending upon the subject and composition.


5

REVIEW LESSONS

Each workshop is archived, allowing you to revisit lessons, return to valuable insights and techniques, and continue refining and perfecting your skills.


6

FOUNDATIONAL LESSONS & RESOURCES

Your enrollment includes foundational lessons covering Introduction to Oil Painting, Introduction to Drawing, Oil Painting Supplies and Materials, Priming Your Canvas, and Drawing Supplies and Materials, along with downloadable PDF guides for supplies and materials.


________________________


INSTRUCTOR

John Varriano, American Artist


TUITION

$ 59   |  | 1st Month

$ 59      |  | per month thereafter


Your tuition will not increase. Your ongoing fine art training remains the same price.



Enroll Today


Included In Your Enrollment


1

ALL ONLINE WORKSHOPS

Self-paced oil painting and drawing workshops that allow you to study from the comfort of your home, on your own schedule.  You do not need a dedicated studio space to participate.


2

COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING

Each workshop contains a comprehensive series of classes that guides you through the development of each painting and drawing—from the initial stages through to the final, refined completion.


3

PROGRESSIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Ongoing fine art training designed to provide expert guidance and a clear path to progressive artistic growth. New classes are added each week.


4

WORKSHOP LENGTH

Each workshop includes 15–30 hours of meticulously designed instruction, with individual classes lasting 1.5–2 hours, depending on the subject and composition.


5

REVIEW LESSONS

Each workshop is archived, allowing you to revisit lessons, return to valuable insights and techniques, and continue refining and perfecting your skills.


6

FOUNDATIONAL LESSONS & RESOURCES

Your enrollment includes foundational lessons covering Introduction to Oil Painting, Introduction to Drawing, Oil Painting Supplies and Materials, Priming Your Canvas, and Drawing Supplies and Materials, along with downloadable PDF guides for supplies and materials.


________________________


INSTRUCTOR

John Varriano, American Artist


TUITION

$ 59   |  | 1st Month

$ 59      |  | per month thereafter


Your tuition will not increase. Your fine art training will remain at the same price for as long as you choose to continue your studies.



To cancel your enrollment, log into your account, select Subscription, and choose Cancel.