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PAINTING THE PORTRAIT WITH SITTER


  • Schoolhouse for Art The Square, Enniskerry Village A98 RH33 Ireland (map)

6 WEEK COURSE

Monday afternoons 1.30pm - 5pm

€270

Painting the portrait is one of the longest traditions in oil painting; from van Eyck, Titian and Velázquez through to Reynolds, Romney and Raeburn and up to our present day.

Painting the portrait is a time-honoured practice of the oil painter.

This 6-week course is designed to break down painting the portrait from the model into easily understandable principles.

The course will focus on;

  • Drawing and design of the head and face

  • Working with shadow and light to describe form

  • Colour theory and mixing to describe colour and light

  • Use of materials and technique in oil painting

  • Conveying mood and expression to capture the personality of the sitter

To read more about this course, or to book your place, please visit the Schoolhouse for Art’s website here.

Earlier Event: January 6
PAINTING THE NUDE FROM LIFE