Oct 3rd
6:30–9:30pm EDT
Thankfully we have 7 other Portrait Classes for you to choose from. Check our top choices below or see all classes for more options.
Chelsea Classical Studio @ 526 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001
Working from the live model, students will learn to work in a direct alla-prima approach where they will aim for good draftsmanship, values and color. This is a fundamental skill in painting, and learning to mix colors in the right value and placing them correctly in the composition takes much practice. There will be constant demonstrations as well as critiques. Materials you will need to bring to class: Paper (Size 14x18 or 16x20) Canvas...
Tuesday Oct 3rd, 6:30–9:30pm Eastern Time
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
In this beginner course, develop confidence capturing likenesses of your favorite people from photos onto fully realized paintings. Learn how to paint a family member, BFF or someone who inspires you or maybe even a Self Portrait! Students are welcome to bring in their own photos to work from or we can supply you with some inspiration. In our course you will learn: How to sketch out our subject in pencil and carefully mark out where the shadows...
Monday Oct 16th, 11:45am–1:45pm Eastern Time
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Painting Portraits from Photographs for Beginners In our beginner course, develop confidence in capturing likenesses of your favorite people from photos into fully realized paintings. Learn how to paint a family member, BFF, or someone who inspires you, or maybe even a Self Portrait or yourfavorite pet! Students are welcome to bring in their own photos to work from or we can supply you with some inspiration. This class is perfect for beginners...
Monday Oct 16th, 11:45am–1:45pm Eastern Time
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY 10065
Paint or draw the human figure in costume, delving into themes such as historical dress, the use of hats, musical instruments, and other evocative or historically significant props. Develop a fuller understanding of light and shadow, warm and cool colors, sculptural strokes, and simple, expressive shapes while using the painting medium of your choice, including oil, pastel, or watercolor. There will be a focus on creating the portrait; it will teach...
Monday Nov 13th, 4–7pm Eastern Time
(8 sessions)
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128
Learn how to achieve a likeness in painting a portrait with this challenging medium. Each week you’ll work directly from a live model or from your own reference photographs to learn how to capture the character and depth of each subject. Prerequisite: at least two semesters of Basic/Intermediate Watercolor. Supply List Visitors are not required to show proof of vaccination. Masks are highly recommended at 92NY.
Tuesday Nov 7th, 10am–12:30pm Eastern Time
(6 sessions)
at The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art - Sunset Park
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The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art
Sunset Park, Brooklyn
117 57th St 2nd Fl
Brooklyn, New York 11220 Sunset Park, Brooklyn
117 57th St 2nd Fl
Brooklyn, New York 11220
We are conveniently located just a few blocks away near the 59th station off the N/R train and right next to the ferry stop for the South Brooklyn Ferry coming from Wall Street in Manhattan to Sunset Park Brooklyn. You can find parking right outside or at the Brooklyn Army Terminal next door.
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Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art is committed to offering students a solid foundation in classical methods of drawing, painting, and sculpture though a rigorous schedule of traditional training. Students training at Decorus will follow in the traditions of the great masters of art, and concentrate...
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