In this two-day portrait workshop, Amanda will paint alongside participants and guide them in her studio as they paint from a live model to complete their own finished portraits.

What will participants paint in this 2-day workshop?

Participants will finish this workshop with their own oil portrait (head and shoulders) of a live model on an 18x24” canvas.

What skills will participants learn in this 2-day workshop?

Participants will learn how to…

• represent what they see from a live model

• construct proportional portrait dimensions

• create volume and depth through value

• mix realistic hues and apply color

What is the lesson schedule across the 2 days of this workshop?

Day 1 =Layer 1

Participants will first create an underpainting. This first, thin layer of paint will serve as the guide for adding color and building up the portrait. Amanda will guide each participant through this essential process so that they capture accurate proportions and values and set themselves up for a successful portrait.

Day 2= Layer 2

Building on their preliminary underpainting, participants will add skin tones and color to bring their portrait to life. They will be introduced to color mixing and color theory.

What will be provided in the workshop?

Garage parking will be included in the cost of the workshop. Participants will not need to pay for parking.

Amanda will welcome a live model to the studio to pose for participants.

The studio will provide paints, brushes, mediums, canvas sized 18x24 inches, and easels. Just bring yourself!

Why should students take this workshop?

Students will leave with their own finished portrait (head and shoulders)