Painting Intensive: Portrait Painting in Oil or Acrylic

Students will be introduced to portrait painting techniques in this weekend intensive. Instructor will cover such topics as using a two-color palette, value scales, keying a painting, as well as, using both line and mass to create a portrait. Photos will be used as reference for this Saturday’s class and provided by the instructor. A model will pose for Sunday’s class. Students may use acrylic or oil paint.

Saturday and Sunday, June 19 and 20
9 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Daniel Helzer

Ages: 15 and up | All Levels

Supply list: Oil/Acrylic colors:

• White, Black, Ultramarine Blue, Yellow (Hansa Yellow, Cadmium Yellow or Something Similar), Red (Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson or Something Similar)
• For Oils: Gamsol, tourpintine or Walnut Oil for Use as a Brush Medium or Cleaner.
• Assortment of brushes. Palette knife, Palette, a Few Canvas Boards, 8×10 or Bigger.