LAUNCH Sorolla & His Approach to Value/Colour and Sorolla Advanced
Ready to discover how to add LUMINOSITY, COLOUR POETRY and LOOSE BRUSHWORK to your painting by using Joaquin Sorolla's technique?
The Sorolla Series is for anyone willing to understand and apply Sorolla's outstanding techniques to create paintings, including the figure, filled with luminosity, vitality and vibrancy.
Join Sorolla & His Approach to Value/Colour and Sorolla Advanced today and get the Free Bonus below!
Free Bonus:
The Zorn Palette Portrait Masterclass - Limited Time Only!
"Livia has the ability to explain techniques and principles to anyone at any level." - Georgette Thompson
"The guidance and tools Livia delivers in her lessons have improved my painting substantially and have helped me create beautiful paintings that I am proud of!" - Michal Sharvit
"My experience with Livia as my teacher has been key to my success and growing passion for painting" - Fiona Temple
Watch the Trailer Below:
What You'll Learn In Sorolla & his Approach to Value and Colour
In this course, you'll learn how Sorolla related value to colour and how he used advanced colour techniques to interpret and represent the effects of light with so much beauty and poetry.
We are going to dive into his masterworks to understand Sorolla’s process, how he used colour temperature contrast to add vitality and luminosity to his work; how he used a limited tonal value range to create simple but strong structure on his subject; how to use gesture to develop a loose brushwork and much more.
Then, by watching the demos and doing the exercises proposed for you there, you'll learn how to apply all these techniques to your painting.
Learn the Fundamentals
Who was Joaquin Sorolla?
What was so special about him and his work?
Analysing his masterworks to expand our horizons
His techniques: what can we learn from him?
How to apply Sorolla’s techniques
Sorolla's limited palette
Create Luminosity in your Painting
Tonal values and Colours Systems
The poetry of painting
How to harmonise your painting using some of Sorolla’s tricks and techniques
How to make use of contrasting colour temperature
How to create luminosity and a colourful vitality in your painting
Create Dynamic Brushwork
How to Control Values
How Gesture Drawing can help you develop a looser brushwork
How to use a limited value range to capture the essence of a subject
Sorolla’s treatment of halftones
And more!
Design a Colour-Filled Painting
How to suggest detail instead of focusing on it
How to use Lost-and-Found edges to give poetry to your strokes and create a strong focal point
How to combine colour, value, composition, edge control and other fundamental elements to achieve mood and beauty
And more!
And it doesn’t stop there! I've just released my brand-new sequel to my Sorolla Course. My students asked for more, so I decided to create a more advanced course where we dive deep into painting the figure. Check what is included in Sorolla Advanced below:
Take your Painting to the Next Level with Sorolla Advanced - Mastering the Figure
In “Sorolla & His Approach to Value and Colour”, you will build a foundation. You will learn how powerful Sorolla’s methods are for capturing light, colour and atmosphere. And with Sorolla Advanced, it’s time to take the next step. This advanced online course is a deep dive into the brilliant technique of Spanish painter Joaquin Sorolla, guiding you through every stage of creating a master copy of his breathtaking painting "The Fisherman".
Why this Course
After the success of my first Sorolla course, “Sorolla & His Approach to Value and Colour”, launched in 2018 and loved by students ever since, many of you asked, “What’s next?”
This advanced course is the answer.
Now, it’s time to take everything you’ve learned and apply it to figure and portrait painting, where Sorolla’s brilliance truly shines - from his luminous skin tones and expressive brushwork to his mastery of warm and cool colour contrasts.
But this isn’t just about copying a painting. It’s a hands-on, immersive journey into the very techniques that made Sorolla a legend and that will help you grow your own skills with every brushstroke.
What You Will Learn
The Grata Grid Drawing Method
Used by Leonardo da Vinci and adapted for modern artists, this method helps you achieve accuracy and proportion with ease.
Toned Palette Creation
Learn how to mix and tone your colours to match Sorolla’s vibrant yet subtle palette for figures.The Imprimatura Layer
Create a foundation tonal base that gives your painting depth and atmosphere right from the start.Sorolla’s Painting Process
See each stage of the painting unfold as I guide you through layering, edge work, brush handling and value shifts.Warm and Cool Colour Temperature
Discover how Sorolla used colour temperature to give light, life, and realism to his figures.Reflected Light Techniques
Learn how subtle reflected colours can bring vibrancy and dimension to skin tones and fabric.Bringing It All Together
I’ll show you how to pull your painting together with final touches that unify the work and make it sing.
But WAIT, there is more!
I have another brand-new course just about to launch and I've decided to give away for free if you enrol in the Sorolla Series today. Yes, for free! Not kidding! This course will be sold separately after the launch period.
BONUS - My Brand New Course "The Zorn Palette Portrait Masterclass"
Free For a Limited Time!
For a limited time, when you enrol in the complete Sorolla Series, you’ll also receive my brand new course absolutely free: The Zorn Palette Portrait Masterclass – a $125 value!
In this powerful bonus course, you’ll discover how to paint luminous, expressive portraits using just
four colours – the same limited palette famously used by Swedish master Anders Zorn.
What You'll Learn:
The Zorn Palette Uncovered - Learn how just four colours - white, black, yellow ochre, and cadmium red - can produce rich, luminous and lifelike portraits.
Confident Gesture Drawing - Build your portrait from the ground up using expressive, free-hand drawing techniques that bring energy and structure to your work.
Painterly Techniques for Lively Skin and Form - Develop a looser, more confident approach to brushwork - inspired by the great Swedish master Anders Zorn.
Step-by-Step Master Copy - Follow me as I guide you through each stage of recreating "Spetssom" - from sketch to final highlights - so you can truly understand Zorn’s genius.
The Art of Restraint - Learn to create balance, harmony and depth without overcomplicating your palette - a powerful skill for every painter.
Whether you’re new to Zorn or curious about limited colour painting, this course is a game-changer for artists who want more impact with less guesswork.
This bonus is only available during launch time, once the offer ends, the Zorn course will be sold separately.
Don’t miss out - get all 3 courses for a small price and elevate your figure and portrait painting today!
Three Courses for Only $145
for a Limited Time Only!
Prices is USD
a $390 value
(Sorolla's Series $265 and Zorn Masterclass $125)
What Students are Saying...
“Livia’s first Sorolla course changed my approach to colour forever. This second course was exactly what I needed to apply it to portrait work, it’s like painting alongside a friend and mentor.”
—Sarah M., course student
“The level of insight in this course is phenomenal. The way Livia explains Sorolla’s method made it click for me.”
— Charles J., course student
Join today and step into the light-filled world of Sorolla’s painting technique.
What's Included In Sorolla & His Approach to Value/Colour and Sorolla Advanced
Premium Video Lessons
Premium videos are longer and cover much more information than my YouTube videos. I put a lot of energy and effort into my courses so that you can have a complete learning experience. You'll learn the principles and concepts as well as its implementation through demonstrations and practice.
Sorolla & His Approach to Value and Colour course is divided into 16 lessons so that you don't get overwhelmed with one long video and can go back to any lesson and watch it again and again at anytime.
Sorolla Advanced Course is divided into 15 lessons.
Courses Running Time:
Sorolla & His Approach to Value and Colour: 3 hours and 30 minutes of high-quality instruction.
Sorolla Advanced: approx. 4 hours of high-quality instruction.
Zorn Palette Portrait Masterclass: Approx. 100 min.
The videos are High Definition.
Workbook and Templates
You'll also get a workbook with templates that complement the video demos for each course. These worksheets and templates will assist you so that you can implement what you've learned with ease.
Downloads are all in PDF format and compatible with all systems.
Painting Demonstrations
I explain step-by-step of what I'm doing and why. I also develop graphics that overlay my painting when I want to explain how the principles work together when I'm creating a painting.
Convenience/Access
The videos are compatible across all your devices, anytime, anywhere. It's a user-friendly platform.
The course is self-paced! So you can join in when you want and finish on your schedule! You can come back to the videos and watch them over-and-over. You have lifetime access! Yes, forever!
Lifetime access enables you to enjoy all
course content with any online device!
Meet Your Instructor
My name is Livia Dias and I've had a passion for painting from a very young age. I've been a professional artist and art tutor since 2000. Painting and helping people discover their potential, develop their skills to paint and create works of art that they are proud of are my passion.
I started my training with my uncle, who is a professional artist and runs an art school in Brazil. From him, I learned the fundamentals of painting. That is one of the most important skills a painter should develop if they want to take their painting to the next level. From Old Masters to Impressionism and Contemporary styles, I had the opportunity to learn a variety of media and techniques along my career that have provided me with a good foundation and experience to share with my students.
After ten years teaching in my home country Brazil, where I completed my training in art, I decided to quit my Art Tutor position in 2009 and experience life overseas. After researching some destinations, I fell in love with pictures of New Zealand's stunning scenery. My husband and I packed our bags and bikes and off we went to New Zealand.
This was a bold move! It changed everything in our lives and set me on the path I am today - painting, selling my art through galleries and my website and helping people discover their potential, develop their skills to paint and create works of art that they are proud of.
I am so grateful to see my students growing in their art and amazed on how popular and sought after my classes have become along all these years.
Nowadays I have my own studio in New Zealand where I run workshops and work on my own art and online business.
And guess what, the #1 thing I've learned throughout this entire journey is that you don't need to be born a genius or have a professional art degree to change your life and follow your creative passions. You need to have a strong desire to learn and practice what you've learned to get better and better. Being an artist is a journey and once you understand the fundamentals of painting in depth, the sky is the limit as far as what you can achieve. And that right there is what inspired me to create SOROLLA & HIS APPROACH TO VALUE AND COLOUR and SOROLLA ADVANCED to help aspiring artists develop their skills to paint better and grow in their creative pursuit.
I hope you're as excited as I am for you to begin this painterly journey!
Who Is This Course For?
You want to learn how to benefit from Sorolla's technique to create luminosity and a colourful vitality in your painting.
You want to add a painterly look to your painting to create a sense of poetry to your style.
You want to learn how to use value and colour to capture the essence of a subject.
Artists who love expressive brushwork and rich, painterly portraits.
Anyone wanting to confidently apply classical and modern. painting techniques to figure work.
Who Is This Course NOT For?
You aren't willing to take instructions and prefer to figure things out on your own with trial and error.
You do not want to improve your painting and take it to the next level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this program for?
This program is suitable to beginner, intermediate and anyone willing to grow in their art and have a better understanding of the principles necessary to develop their skills to paint the figure in a painterly manner.
How long do I have access to the program & when does it start?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
Can't I learn all of this on Youtube?
Nowadays we can learn a lot of things on YouTube. However, you would have to be willing to spend plenty of time to dig through all the content there to find what you need and the tutor/style you like. And it won't be a structured step-by-step content. My premium online courses are designed to give the students a detailed understanding of a specific subject. They are downloadable, and include normal speed extended videos, demos, workbooks, templates and more. The principles and rules are broken down into easy-to-follow lessons with plenty of graphics and visuals to help you understand them with ease. Also the lessons are hosted on an awesome platform, which gives the student a great experience.
Is $145 a monthly fee?
No. this is not a subscription. It's a one-time payment and you have lifetime access to this course.
Can I download the videos?
Yes! Each video is downloadable as a mp4 file. You don't need to download them though. You can always log in to your member's area and watch there. Please, don't share the videos and downloads. Each purchase helps me create more videos like these. There is a lot of work and effort in producing them.
Are there subtitles in my language?
Nope.
What if I'm traveling? Can I still get in?
Yes! The course is self-paced. You determine when you start and when you finish. If you're traveling, you can start when you're back to your home sweet home!
Do I get access to all videos you make in the future?
No. This includes only 'Sorolla Series and Zorn Palette Portrait Masterclass. However, you will get all the updates I do for this course.
Can I share these videos?
No. Each purchase helps me create more videos and more content like these. So, please, don't share.
Can I do the exercises proposed in other mediums?
Yes, you can. This is suitable for Oil and Acrylic
What's your refund policy?
We offer a 7-day money back guarantee if you're unhappy with the course for any reason. If you watched the videos and didn't think it was worth the money just let me know and I'll give you a full refund. The only condition is that you have not downloaded the lessons. Please contact me on the contact page on my website or via email if you have a problem or want a refund.
© 2025 Livia Dias Studio
By visiting this page, you agree to terms and conditions and privacy policy
This site is not a part of the Facebook website or Facebook Inc. Additionally, This site is NOT endorsed by Facebook in any way. FACEBOOK is a trademark of FACEBOOK, Inc.