Master Workshop in Portraiture Painting

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...

Figure: Painting the Model in Costume, with a Focus on Portrait 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,...

In this class, we will develop rendering skills to depict the human head and figure, caricature and expression, and the ability to elaborate, expand, and fictionalize sitters. The course will introduce practical information about the fundamentals of painting: shape, tone, edge, composition, color, line perspective, and substance. Through slide presentations,...

Have you ever felt stuck or wondered "how should I start? How do I move forward on this painting?" If you have, then this is the class for you! We will cover exactly how to progress from start to finish and answer any questions that arise. Following an organized and clear procedure is an essential part of painting. The objective of the course is...