Advanced art class

The Advanced Art Class: Portrait Painting is designed for artists looking to refine their skills in capturing human expressions, emotions, and realism through paint. This course delves deep into facial anatomy, helping students understand proportions and depict realistic features. A strong emphasis is placed on color theory and mixing, enabling artists to master skin tones, undertones, and effective blending techniques. Additionally, the course covers light and shadow, teaching how lighting influences depth, mood, and realism in portraits.

Students will also explore brushwork and textures, experimenting with different techniques to create smooth transitions and expressive strokes. Live model studies provide hands-on experience, improving observation skills and accuracy. The course further includes composition and background techniques, guiding artists in creating engaging portrait compositions with complementing backgrounds. Depending on personal preference, students can work with various mediums, such as oil, acrylic, or watercolor.

By the end of the course, participants will complete a final portfolio project, showcasing a series of portrait paintings that reflect their enhanced skills and artistic vision. This class is ideal for artists with a foundational understanding of painting who wish to elevate their portrait techniques to a professional level.