A NEW LANDSCAPE PAINTING TUTORIAL EVERY WEEK
Join hundreds of artists learning to paint stunning landscapes.
Start with the Landscape Painting Fundamentals program from just $7/month, or unlock the complete school with weekly tutorials, live painting classes and the full course library from $33/month
See What's Inside Sam's Landscape Painting School
Join hundreds of artists learning to paint stunning, atmospheric landscapes, with live professional instruction every single week
93,000+ YouTube Subscribers • 450+ Active Members • Live Painting Classes • New Painting Tutorial Every Week • Proven Painting Method
Still struggling to create depth, distance, and atmosphere in your landscapes?
Most artists spend years going in circles, buying books, watching tutorials, copying techniques, without ever understanding why some paintings have that magical atmospheric quality, and theirs don't.
The frustrating truth is that nobody taught you the fundamental principle that makes it all click.
Once you understand it, everything changes. Composition, colour, brushwork, it all falls into place. And it's simpler than you think.
Sam's Landscape Painting School
Choose the Membership That’s Right for You
Whether you’re just starting your landscape painting journey or you’re ready to immerse yourself in weekly live instruction, there’s a membership designed for your stage of learning.
🌱 Landscape Painting Foundations – $7/month
Build a solid foundation with my structured Landscape Painting Fundamentals program.
Learn composition, tonal values, colour, atmosphere and the essential skills needed to paint beautiful landscapes with confidence.
You’ll also get community access, where you can share your paintings, ask questions and grow alongside hundreds of fellow artists.
🎨 Premium Membership – $33/month
Ready to take your painting further?
Everything in Foundations, plus:
✅ A brand-new landscape painting tutorial every week
✅ Weekly live painting classes on Zoom with replay access
✅ My complete library of landscape painting tutorials and specialist courses
✅ Painting critiques and community support
Or choose Annual Premium for $279/year, save 30%, and receive lifetime access to my Landscape Painting Mastery Course FREE (normally $397).
Whether you start with Foundations or jump straight into Premium, you’ll follow the same proven painting system that’s helped hundreds of artists gain confidence and create paintings they’re truly proud of.
HI, I'M SAMUEL EARP
I'm a self-taught landscape painter with over 20 years of experience, based in the Far North of New Zealand.
With over 89,000 YouTube subscribers and hundreds of students worldwide, I've dedicated my teaching career to one thing: giving artists the foundational understanding that makes everything else click.
It wasn't always this way. When I moved to New Zealand in my early thirties, I was painting with passion but no real system.
I didn't go to art school, I was told you couldn't make a living as an artist. For years I struggled with flat, lifeless landscapes that didn't capture what I could see in front of me.
Then I found a mentor who showed me the truth about tonal values and within weeks, everything changed.
That breakthrough became the foundation of everything I teach. My students are now winning awards, selling paintings at exhibitions, and earning commissions worth thousands of dollars.
Whether you've been painting for years and can't crack it, you're a complete beginner who's always wanted to paint, or you simply want a creative outlet and a community of like-minded artists to grow with, if I can do it, so can you.
LEARN MY PROVEN PROCESS
THUMBNAIL SKETCHES
I start every painting with quick thumbnail sketches to design winning compositions before touching paint to canvas.
Discover how to rapidly explore multiple composition ideas and choose the strongest one that will make your painting stand out.
MASTER SKETCH
After selecting my composition, I create a detailed master sketch that serves as the blueprint for the entire painting.
Learn how to plan every element of your painting in advance, so you never feel lost or uncertain about what to paint next.
VALUE STUDIES
Using just three colors - Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna, and Titanium White - I create value studies that solve the painting before adding complexity.
Master the secret to creating convincing depth and atmospheric perspective that most artists struggle with for years.
TONAL FOUNDATION
This is where the magic happens. By understanding tonal values first, you'll finally "get" how to make objects recede into the distance and create that atmospheric quality that makes landscapes come alive.
Unlock the fundamental principle that separates amateur paintings from professional-looking work.
EXPRESSIVE BRUSHWORK
Working with confident, painterly strokes, I build up the painting using loose, impressionistic techniques that capture the essence and vitality of the scene.
Develop the brush confidence to paint with life and energy - no more tight, overworked paintings.
FINISHING TOUCHES
Working with confident, painterly strokes, I build up the painting using loose, impressionistic techniques that capture the essence and vitality of the scene.
Develop the brush confidence to paint with life and energy - no more tight, overworked paintings.
Everything inside Sam's Landscape Painting School
As a member of Sam's Landscape Painting School, you get access to everything
LIVE PAINTING CLASSES
Two hours of live painting instruction every Sunday — sometimes longer.
Watch in real time, ask questions, and get feedback. Every session is recorded with multiple camera angles so you never miss one.
COMPLETE COURSE LIBRARY
Access dozens of complete painting tutorials covering:
Seascapes and coastal scenes
Mountain landscapes
Forest and woodland scenes
Atmospheric skies and clouds
Plein air techniques
Color mixing mastery
PAINTING CRITIQUES
Get personalised feedback on your own work during live sessions. Real, specific feedback from a professional — not vague encouragement.
ACTIVE COMMUNITY FORUM
Connect with hundreds of fellow landscape painters. Share work, get feedback, ask questions, and stay motivated with a community that's genuinely engaged.
THE TONAL FOUNDATION METHOD
My complete framework for understanding light, dark, and atmospheric perspective — the core principle that separates paintings that feel flat from ones that breathe.
Annual Members Also Receive: The Landscape Painting Mastery Course — FREE
Valued at $397 USD — included free with annual membership and yours to keep permanently.
The Landscape Painting Mastery Course is my flagship step-by-step painting programme — 17 projects, 170+ videos — taking you through the complete Tonal Foundation Method from first principles to finished paintings. It's normally sold separately for $397 USD.
When you join as an annual member at $279 USD/year, you get it included permanently. Even if you eventually cancel your membership, the course remains yours forever.
WHAT MAKES SAM'S TEACHING UNIQUE
Most artists struggle for years trying to create convincing depth and atmospheric perspective. I identified this as the #1 problem early in my teaching career.
The breakthrough? It's all about tonal values.
My Tonal Foundation Method teaches you to see and understand light and dark relationships through simple black and white value studies. Once you master this fundamental concept, everything else falls into place.
No more flat, lifeless paintings. No more confusion about why your mountains don't recede.
No more guessing.
You'll have a clear, step-by-step system that works every time.
STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES
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Sam's Landscape Painting School Membership
LANDSCAPE PAINTING FUNDEMENTALS PROGRAM - 5 Courses
NEW PAINTING TUTORIAL EVERY WEEK
WEEKLY LIVE PAINTING CLASSES on Zoom - learn in real-time
COMPLETE COURSE LIBRARY - work at your own pace
COMMUNITY FORUM - connect with fellow artists
PAINTING CRITIQUES - get personalised feedback
PAINTING FOCUS - suitable for oils, acrylics and gouache
Membership Pricing
MONTHLY RATE - LOCKED IN FOR LIFE
Complete Landscape Painting Fundamentals program (5-course program)
New landscape painting lessons added regularly
Community forum participation
Perfect for beginners and seasoned painting looking to improve
Watch on any device; cancel anytime
Your rate never increases as long as you stay enrolled
MONTHLY RATE - LOCKED IN FOR LIFE
Everything in the Standard Tier
New painting tutorial every week
Weekly live painting classes + replay library
Complete landscape painting tutorial videos library
Prefer to Pay Annually?
$279 USD (save 30%)
FREE Landscape Painting Mastery course ($397 value)
14-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
If you're not completely satisfied within the first 14 days, contact us for a full refund, no questions asked.
NO LONG-TERM CONTRACT
Cancel anytime. Keep access for your paid period.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When do classes take place?
Live classes happen weekly on Zoom. All sessions are recorded so you can watch later if you miss one. You'll also get access to a second camera angle for better viewing.
What if I'm a complete beginner?
Perfect! My Tonal Foundation Method is designed to give beginners a solid foundation from day one. You'll learn proper techniques from the start instead of developing bad habits.
I paint in acrylics - will this work for me?
Absolutely! While most of my current tutorials are in oils, the principles of composition, tonal values, and color mixing apply to all mediums.
How much will it cost?
Right now it's $7/month on the Standard Tier, $33/month on the Premium Tier, or $279/year if you pay annually (save 30%).
This founding member rate is locked in FOR LIFE - you'll always pay the price you joined at as long as you stay enrolled, even as we add new courses and features.
Do founding members really pay the same rate forever?
Yes! If, for example, you join at $7/month, that's your rate for life. We believe in rewarding our early supporters.
What supplies do I need?
You can get started with just three colours: Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna, and Titanium White, plus basic brushes and canvas/panels. I provide a complete materials list to members.
Can I sell paintings I create using your methods?
Absolutely! Many of my students are now selling their work and getting commissions. I just ask that you credit your training when appropriate.
Do you offer personal feedback?
Yes! During live classes, I provide painting critiques and answer questions in real-time. The community forum is also great for getting feedback from other members.
What if I can't attend live classes?
No problem! Every session is recorded with multiple camera angles. You can watch at your own pace and still participate in the community discussions.
Contact: Sam's Landscape Painting School: art@samuelearp.com
