Discover the art of portrait painting in oils in this four-week course, designed for students looking to build on their drawing foundations and develop their painting skills.
Through a combination of demonstrations, practical exercises and individual guidance, you'll learn to translate your understanding of proportion, structure and tonal values into paint.
Working with traditional oil painting techniques and a limited palette, we'll explore colour mixing, paint application and the relationship between light, shadow and form. From the initial block-in to the gradual development of a portrait, you'll learn to approach painting with greater confidence and intention.
With a small group and plenty of individual guidance, the course offers an intimate and supportive environment in which to deepen your understanding of portraiture.
What you'll learn:
Preparing and approaching a portrait painting
Translating drawing fundamentals into paint
Understanding colour relationships and mixing skin tones
Working with a limited oil painting palette
Developing light, shadow and form through colour and value
Understanding edges, brushwork and paint application
Refining a portrait while maintaining a sense of unity
Course details
Duration: 4 weeks — one 2.5-hour session per week
Level: Intermediate — completion of Level I or equivalent drawing experience recommended
Group size: Small group, with individual guidance
Materials: Oil painting materials provided
This course forms the second level of our classical portrait programme, building on the observational and technical foundations developed in Level I.
Discover the art of portrait painting in oils in this four-week course, designed for students looking to build on their drawing foundations and develop their painting skills.
Through a combination of demonstrations, practical exercises and individual guidance, you'll learn to translate your understanding of proportion, structure and tonal values into paint.
Working with traditional oil painting techniques and a limited palette, we'll explore colour mixing, paint application and the relationship between light, shadow and form. From the initial block-in to the gradual development of a portrait, you'll learn to approach painting with greater confidence and intention.
With a small group and plenty of individual guidance, the course offers an intimate and supportive environment in which to deepen your understanding of portraiture.
What you'll learn:
Preparing and approaching a portrait painting
Translating drawing fundamentals into paint
Understanding colour relationships and mixing skin tones
Working with a limited oil painting palette
Developing light, shadow and form through colour and value
Understanding edges, brushwork and paint application
Refining a portrait while maintaining a sense of unity
Course details
Duration: 4 weeks — one 2.5-hour session per week
Level: Intermediate — completion of Level I or equivalent drawing experience recommended
Group size: Small group, with individual guidance
Materials: Oil painting materials provided
This course forms the second level of our classical portrait programme, building on the observational and technical foundations developed in Level I.