FAQs

– After you purchase the course, YOU WILL BE DIRECTED TO A PAGE WHERE YOU MUST ENTER THE EMAIL ADDRESS WHERE YOU WANT TO RECEIVE YOUR LINKS AND PASSWORD.

– You will then receive a confirmation email with a link and a password.

– Click on the link and this will send you to the course page.

– Enter the password and you have access to the course.

You have access to the course “forever” or as long as it is reasonably feasible for me to host my website!

No, Melinda does not participate actively in these affordable courses.

You do not need any painting experience for The Fundamentals of Oil Painting. However, this course does not teach you how to draw.

You may want some experience with your medium in The Five Elements of Design, however the course is suitable for beginning through intermediate students, and a great refresher for advanced students.

The videos in the course are now downloadable. In order to watch the videos via WI-FI, you will need high speed internet access. You can access the class from your computer, tablet or smart-phone, although a larger screen is most likely more desirable.

Materials are explained in each course.

You may choose any medium in the Five Elements of Design course.

– After you purchase the course, you will receive a confirmation email with the password and instructions on how to LOG IN on Melinda's website.

You have lifetime access to the course.

Melinda does not give feedback in the Comprehensive or Essential eCourses.

Knowledge of your medium (oil, acrylic, watercolor, etc.) will be helpful as Melinda does not teach you how to use these materials.

Cold Wax Course: no knowledge of cold wax is necessary, however knowledge of oil painting will be beneficial.

Note: Melinda does offer an introduction to Oil Painting Course as one of her essential eCourses.

You may want some drawing experience for my courses as I do not teach you how to draw. You certainly do not need to be an expert or even draw very accurately, but these courses assumes that you have some drawing experience.

The videos in the course are now downloadable. In order to watch the videos via WI-FI, you will need high speed internet access. You can access the class from your computer, tablet or smart-phone, although a larger screen is most likely more desirable.

Materials are explained in each course.

You may choose any medium in the Five Elements of Design course.