Painting a Portrait in Oils

Tutor: Richard Kitson

Lunch: Price includes a hearty lunch.

Level:
All Levels

Typically for a max of 10 people.

Full Day

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Develop your portrait painting skills in this masterclass workshop.

Stage 1 (90 mins approx.)

The workshop will begin with a focus on mixing skin tones with each participant creating a detailed reference sheet of colours mixed from a limited pallet. The workshop will then move into looking at the facial structure, painting a less detailed portrait that establishes the key components of the face.

Stage 2

For the remainder of the session you will apply this practice to painting a more detailed, complete portrait with the aim of achieving a likeness but also utilising a range of mark making in order to create a contemporary and exciting painting.

Using examples of his own work and demonstrations your tutor Richard Kitson will guide and support you throughout the workshop. Richard will help you engage in his practice of mixing subtle skin tones and placing them next to each other in order to create a convincing but creative portrait where the application of paint can describe the contours, structure and tonality of the face.

The workshop will be carried out using photographic reference images which will be provided.

An opportunity not to be missed!

Please note there is a £10 material charge payable on the workshop day to include paints and canvas paper. If you bring your own paints there will be a reduced charge of £4 to only cover the cost of canvas paper.

If you prefer you are welcome to bring your own canvas board (12x16inches).

Click below to see a list of items to bring with you to the workshop.

What to expect

Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors and the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.

We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.

The finish time given is a target. There are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.

We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!

What you’ll need to bring with you

Participants are welcome to bring oil painting brushes and materials but all materials will be provided if not.

If participants are bringing their own materials I recommend the following colours…

Ultramarine Blue
Cadmium Red
Cadmium Yellow Pale
Raw Umber
Yellow Ochre
Titanium White

Canvas paper will be provided for the various exercises but participants are welcome to bring a canvas or canvas board for the afternoon (12x16 inches is recommended).

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