In this 3-day comprehensive workshop, students will go in depth as they learn the fundamentals of painting classic portraits. Working with the oil medium, key elements will be covered in learning to mix values, tones, highlights, then how to add subtle value and color variations to make a portrait or any subject come to life. Students will choose their own reference photos, and learn how to transfer those outlines to canvas, block in the values, study the lighting in the reference.

Students will learn to overcome some of the most common mistakes made by beginner painters and break down the process of completing a work into easy-to-understand phases. Participants will leave with a finished artwork, an understanding of the oil painting process, and specific skills they can transfer to future projects. This workshop is well suited to both beginning and continuing students. Materials Included. All level/Adult

If paying by check mail to: Middlebury Studio School, 2377 Rte. 7, Middlebury, VT 05753. Please pay promptly to guarantee your space. No refunds given for student cancellations less than 7 days from start of class.

Painting Classic Portraits - Workshop