Steve Forster Painting Lessons

Study with Steve Forster

I believe that teaching online can be a personal experience, so that there is as much interaction between myself and students as possible. Whether a beginner or advanced painter, I love to meet people where they are in their journey, and help to get them where they want to go.

Online Courses

Portrait Storytelling

January 10 - February 14 (6 wks)

$250, Saturdays

10:00am - 1:00pm EST (New York time)

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Painting the Winter Landscape with Palette Knives

January 10 - February 14 (6 wks)

$250, Saturdays

2:00pm - 5:00pm EST (New York time)

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How It Works

3 Hour Live and Recorded Class

Lecture/Discussion

20-30min
At the beginning of class, we have a brief Q&A along with a lecture/discussion describing the concepts that relate to where we are in the painting process.

Demo and Paint-Along

1 1/2 to 2 Hrs
Students can either choose to watch the demonstration or paint along and chat with the instructor.

Live Critiques

30 mins
At the end of class I offer live critiques. This is where we can engage with one another and talk directly about your work.

I'm on Patreon!

Choose from a variety of membership tiers.

View my Patreon page here

Only on Patreon:

-High-quality instructional videos

-Monthly personal video feedback

-One-on-one Zoom sessions

-Exclusive resources from my image library

International Workshops

Rome, Italy

Luminous Color in Portrait Painting

June 8 – June 19, 2026

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London, England

Image Making & Portrait Painting in the style of Waterhouse

June 23 - 28, 2026

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Private Sessions

In Person or on Zoom

One-on-one private meetings with Steve. These meetings are unrelated to weekly online courses and Patreon.

Book 30 Minutes for $60 Book 60 Minutes for $100

Testimonials

“I’ve have been studying at LIAFA with Steve Forster for more than 3 years. Recently, I decided to relocate for the winter and signed up for the online mentoring. Initially, I was concerned that my training would suffer; however, Steve designed a online curriculum specifically geared toward my artistic goals."

David H.

“I have been studying with Steve Forster long distance for the last three years. There are no classes around me when I’m away of the caliber to which I have become accustomed with Steve at LIAFA. Without Steve’s video classes and critiques I would be lost. His instruction is as excellent on video as it is in person. I am so very lucky to have this incredibly talented instructor work with me.”

Carole M.

Steve is one of the most insightful, patient and effective teachers I know. If you are looking for a teacher online to help you make REAL progress in your art- he is your guy.