Oil Portrait Essentials

A 3-day workshop of essential oil portrait painting skills | 24 Hours

This portrait-focused workshop is tailored for both absolute beginners and intermediate artists seeking to build a strong theoretical and practical foundation in their painting practice.

In this workshop, you will delve into:

• Drawing Essentials for Portraits: Learn effective strategies to accurately capture the proportions and unique features of the human face.

• Understanding Facial Structure: Explore key concepts and techniques to simplify and interpret the forms of the head and facial features.

• Light and Form in Portraiture: Discover how light interacts with the contours of the face and how to group tonal values to create the illusion of three-dimensionality and lifelike presence.

• Portrait-Specific Colour Theory: Gain the skills to mix skin tones with accuracy and enhance the realism and vibrancy of your portraits.

Each day of the workshop begins with an engaging theoretical lesson to introduce core concepts and techniques. This is followed by practical application through a focused, multi-day portrait project, allowing you to deepen your understanding while creating. Carefully curated photo references are provided, specifically selected to complement the goals and timeframes of each lesson.

Upcoming Dates & Locations

Fri 02/05/2025 - Sun 04/05/2025
Fridge Studio Space
Larnaka, Cyprus

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20/09/2024 - 22/09/2024
Athens, Greece