Do you want to paint a portrait but aren’t sure where to start? Join me in this class where we paint faces together together and develop our portraiture skills.

I used to struggle with the complexity and detail in faces; it felt overwhelming. It put me off even getting started. It was only when I learned a way of simplifying that retained the essential elements that I found my way into portraiture. Then, best of all, I found that these skills could be applied to painting anything.

In this class, we’ll to learn how to paint faces from reference images with just one colour. We’ll cover how to create depth and form, as well as how to simplify faces into something manageable. We’ll practice painting faces from different angles – front, profile and ¾ – working first on a small scale, then taking it larger as our confidence grows.

You’ll learn how to:

• See faces like an artist so you can simplify and break down the complexities of facial features.
• Create depth and form to add dimension to your portraits, making them come alive.
• Master contrast to draw attention to focal points in your portraits, giving them greater impact.
• Paint a portrait with your preferred art materials.

You don’t need any experience with portraiture to take this class; I will take you through each element step by step to help you find your way. You also don’t need any special materials to take this class – simply use whatever digital or traditional art supplies you like best or have to hand. I’ll demonstrate with watercolors, but this works equally well with any traditional or digital art supplies. And to take the pressure off we’ll start by working small and building our confidence before moving on to working on a larger scale.

By the end of this class, you will have created a dynamic monochrome portrait that is uniquely yours, painted in the methods and colours that bring you joy. 

Maybe you’re looking to level up your skills and enhance your portfolio. Perhaps you want to create a meaningful gift. Or maybe you simply want to indulge in the joy of painting. Whatever your reason for wanting to learn to paint faces, I’ve got you.

Let’s do this – see you in class!

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I have several other art classes too! You can learn about them here

And if you’re looking for portrait inspiration – I got you. I’ve curated a board on Pinterest especially for this.

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