I'm Chelsea Lang, an award-winning portrait painter and founder of The Alla Prima Bootcamp.

My mentees have gone on to win major awards, earn gallery representation, and create the strongest work of their careers.

I help experienced oil painters solve the problems that fundamentals alone can't fix:

• Why your work isn't standing out
• How to create more expressive portraits
• How to develop your unique artistic voice
• How to turn reference photos into compelling paintings
• How to build a body of work worthy of recognition

If you're ready to move beyond "good technique" and create portraits people remember, you're in the right place.


Chelsea Lang

Oil painters: last week's first-ever hands-on workshop was a hit, so I'm already planning the next one. Which of these would you want the most help with?

5 days ago | [YT] | 29

Chelsea Lang

Tomorrow I'm inviting my email list to a live workshop for oil painters who want to build a gallery-worthy body of work.
Get on the list → painterly.work/4qOOhp3

Three hours, on Zoom, designing an exhibition-ready body of work — style guide and reference plan, done live. The details only go out by email, so if you're not on the list you'll miss it.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 287

Chelsea Lang

I'm putting together a video to show oil painters exactly what they need to work on to go from good to great.
If you paint people or animals and you're not sure what's holding your work back, submit here: painterly.work/826review

I need two things: the inspiration board from my last video, and one painting of your own.

If I think I can help, I'll feature your art and break down what's keeping you from that next stage of growth.

Submissions close in 24 hours.

Chelsea

P.S. No board yet? Watch the last video and make one. I'll be doing more of these.

1 month ago | [YT] | 45

Chelsea Lang

A TON of you asked me for the secret weapon that I made that stops second-guessing the drawing, stop overworking, and start painting portraits that actually feel alive. Check out how it works and how to get it HERE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFes-...

2 months ago | [YT] | 60

Chelsea Lang

I just made a secret weapon for oil painters chasing that effortless Sargent look. Stop second-guessing the drawing, stop overworking, and start painting portraits that actually feel alive. Want me to send it over?

2 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 466

Chelsea Lang

I had a cancellation, so I have 30 free minutes tomorrow!
I'm doing an impromptu live coaching session on taking your oil portraits to the next level. 4 PM Eastern. Live on Zoom. No replay.
Reserve your spot: painterly.work/44IT8O8

2 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 18

Chelsea Lang

I'm looking for 6 oil painters who want to make more progress in the next 30 days than they have in the last year.
Tell me a little about your goals here painterly.work/june26 , and I'll send you over the details.

2 months ago | [YT] | 461

Chelsea Lang

🎨 I'm hosting a free live workshop next week on how to stop copying photos and start designing portraits that stand out.
If you'd like an invitation, join my email list and I'll send registration details directly to you: painterly.work/3QUVRAS

3 months ago | [YT] | 605

Chelsea Lang

Question: where do you save paintings you LOVE?

3 months ago | [YT] | 26

Chelsea Lang

You've already done the work to become a great oil painter. These are the videos for what comes next. My most requested oil painting process, transformations, and studio work, all in one place. painterly.work/4utXnYH

3 months ago | [YT] | 30