Master the traditional medium of oil painting using safe, solvent-free techniques.

Oil painting is often viewed as intimidating or toxic, but it becomes a lot easier when you approach it with the right knowledge and guidance. In private lessons, we focus on knowledge, technical skills, and color mixing to help you translate real-life subjects onto canvas. Rebecca breaks down confusing art subjeccts into logical guidance and demonstrates concepts alongside you to ensure a clear understanding of this satisfying paint.

What’s Included in Your Experience

• Solvent-Free Studio: We prioritize the safety of our students and our island by using non-toxic thinning and cleaning methods. We use M. Graham oils (walnut oil-based) and natural seed oils for thinning. No turpentine or mineral spirits are used in the studio.
• Color Mixing & Value: Learn a logical system for mixing colors to get the look you want. 
• Long-Term Projects: Students work on a subject of their choice at their own pace. Whether you finish one detailed piece or multiple studies, the focus remains on personal growth and craftsmanship.
• Personalized Coaching: Rebecca provides direct feedback on your work, helping you apply the elements of art and principles of design to achieve the specific results you want.

Details

• Ages: Adults only. Teens 13–17 years old are welcome only with instructor approval and previous painting experience with me. For many reasons, I do not teach oil painting to younger kids. 
• Timeframe: 1.5 hours per lesson.
  
• Frequency: Lessons are typically held once per week or once every other week.
• Series Options: 8-lesson or 12-lesson bundles.
• Location: My home studio in Waipahu (mauka from Lowe’s off H1/Exit 7).
• Studio Readiness: Teens must demonstrate the maturity and care for supplies necessary for a solvent-free studio before being approved to take oil painting lessons. Oil painting requires a high level of responsibility and a significant commitment to cleanup.
• Allergy Note: Our paints and cleaning systems use walnut oil and other seed/nut oils. If you have a nut allergy, please notify Rebecca so we can discuss necessary safety protocols or alternative materials.

Investment

• Pricing: Select your lesson bundle from the drop-down menu.
• Supplies: All professional-grade supplies are included for use in the studio. You are encouraged to bring or email reference photos of your chosen subjects. A set of your own supplies for home use is encouraged as well. (Just ask if you need recommendations.)
• Sibling/Friend Discount: Receive 15% off when registering 2 or more students together!
  

How to Schedule Your Lessons

1. Confirm Availability: Before purchasing, please check the calendar page for mutual availability. Lessons are 1.5 hours long. They are typically held weekdays after 1pm or on select Saturdays. During summer break, timeslots are available in the morning as well.
2. Purchase Your Lesson Bundle: Once you've checked out our mutual availability, return to this page to purchase your 8 or 12-lesson package.
3. Finalize Details: You will receive a confirmation email with a link to my calendar app to officially lock in your dates, or you may email/call to schedule them. Please check your spam folder for "Rebecca Block" if you do not see a message within a few minutes.
   

Studio Safety & Policies

All students are expected to use materials responsibly, follow strict cleanup procedures, and maintain a safe studio environment. Because solvent-free oil cleaning is time-intensive and requires meticulous attention to detail, we do not make exceptions for younger or immature students. Please read our full policies here.