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The Fine Art of Bottle Painting:
 GRAND SCALE MASTERPIECESÂ
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WITH WHITNEY FORBES
How this will work:
- This is a prerecorded class.
- You will have instant access upon registering.
- Includes closed captioning in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese, and Japanese.
- All handouts, links and recordings are found in the course portal.
- Includes ongoing access to the Student Artboard, our community forum.
Go beyond the basics. Create showstopping bottles that command attention.
Refined. Detailed. Luxurious.
This course is for artists ready to elevate their bottle painting to a professional, gallery-worthy level. Whether you're building on what you learned in The Fine Art of Bottle Painting or diving straight into large-format designs, this class opens the door to Whitney’s in-studio process for creating the full-coverage pieces that set a new industry standard.
Whitney made waves globally with her richly detailed, gold-gilded bottle commissions. In this course, she shares her techniques from concept to execution, including the behind-the-scenes business know-how that turns fine art into a thriving practice.
What You'll Learn:Â
- How to design and map out full-coverage bottle compositions
- Techniques for detailed painting, layering, and dimension
- Application of gold leaf and working with premium materials
- Strategies for painting architectural illustrations on curved surface
Studio workflow and tools Whitney uses for professional results
Business tips for pricing, presenting, and delivering high-end commissions
This course blends artistry with strategy. You'll leave with both the creative techniques and practical insights needed to take on high-end commissions with confidence.
Who It’s For:
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Artists who want to expand into large-scale bottle painting
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Those seeking to refine their style and offer premium services
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Students of The Fine Art of Bottle Painting ready for the next level
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Painters aiming to build a polished portfolio for luxury clientele
Step inside the studio. Learn the craft. Raise the bar.
Join Whitney and discover how to transform bottles into art that turns heads and builds business.
Self-paced. Full year access. All skill levels welcome with painting experience recommended.
Imagine creating a forever treasure of your most memorable place!
Whitney paints this bottle (and many others) in front of you while explaining each step.
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What supplies do I need?
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Check out the amazing pieces created by past students!
Your masterpiece is next!
LESSON MODULES
Learn to create grand-scale painted bottle masterpieces with over 50 step-by-step lessons covering a variety of designs, techniques, and professional finishing details.
Getting Started (3 videos):
- Introduction to bottle painting
- An overview of the supplies needed for the class
Preparing the Bottle (4 videos):
- Learn how to clean and prepare your bottle for painting
- Apply initial and final base layers
- Transfer designs and add decorative adornments
Italian Tile Design (4 videos):
- Create a detailed Italian tile-inspired bottle design
- Learn painting techniques and add a finishing ribbon
Arc de Triomphe Design (5 videos):
- Follow a step-by-step process for painting the Arc de Triomphe
- Build the design through layers and detailed finishing touches
Mountain Range Lake Design (4 videos):
- Paint a scenic mountain range and lake
- Build depth and detail through multiple painting layers
Gold Leaf Roses Design (7 videos):
- Create an elegant rose design with painted details and gold leaf
- Learn how to build a detailed floral composition
Graceland Design (4 videos):
- Paint an architectural-inspired Graceland design
- Develop the design through layers and detailed elements
Cake Design (6 videos):
- Create a decorative cake-inspired bottle design
- Build the illustration step by step with painted details
Mountain Stream Design (4 videos):
- Paint a scenic mountain stream landscape
- Learn how to layer natural elements and create depth
Pollinator Design (6 videos):
- Create a nature-inspired design featuring pollinators
- Build detailed elements through a step-by-step painting process
Skulls & Roses Design (6 videos):
- Paint a bold skull and rose composition
- Combine detailed elements to create a finished design
Other Painting & Details (3 videos):
- Explore additional painting projects and finishing details
- Learn to paint a box and champagne glasses and tie a decorative bow
Discussion Topics (3 videos):
- Presentation and shipping
- Pricing your painted work
- Copyright and finding inspiration
How this will work:
- This is a prerecorded class.
- You will have instant access upon registering.
- Includes closed captioning in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese, and Japanese.
- All handouts, links and recordings are found in the course portal.
- Includes ongoing access to the Student Artboard, our community forum.
About Whitney:
Whitney Forbes is owner and primary artist of The Haute Press, located in the heart of sunny Orange County, California. ​
Whitney's hand painted "Haute Bottles" have become beloved stars of Instagram and a favored gift of many clients.
@thehautepress
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