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Date: Saturdays, November 14 - 28, from 6 pm to 9 pm
Fee: $270/discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 3
Instructor: Nick Colella
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting & Drawing Studio
This beginner-friendly course guides students through the process of painting a beautiful portrait from a live model in a single session. Drawing inspiration from the time-tested techniques of the Old Masters, students will gain the knowledge and confidence to capture the likeness and character of any subject.
Through step-by-step instruction, you’ll learn how to create a solid block-in, establish accurate proportions, and define areas of light and shadow to build a lifelike sense of form. The class also covers brush selection and how different brushes serve each stage of the painting—from broad strokes to detailed refinements.
By the end of the session, students will complete a one-of-a-kind portrait that reflects both the individuality and spirit of the model, along with foundational skills they can apply to future portrait work.
Supply List:
Oil Paint
Burnt Umber
Yellow Ochre
Ultramarine Blue
Cadmium Red
Palette
Palette Knife
Cotton Canvas
The Blick supplies linked above are the ones the instructor is accustomed to using. Less expensive alternatives may be available through Amazon, but the instructor has not personally tried them.
Bristle Brushes
Bristle Brush Set — a variety of sizes, from small to large filberts
Blue Shop Towels
Date: Saturdays, November 14 - 28, from 6 pm to 9 pm
Fee: $270/discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 3
Instructor: Nick Colella
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting & Drawing Studio
This beginner-friendly course guides students through the process of painting a beautiful portrait from a live model in a single session. Drawing inspiration from the time-tested techniques of the Old Masters, students will gain the knowledge and confidence to capture the likeness and character of any subject.
Through step-by-step instruction, you’ll learn how to create a solid block-in, establish accurate proportions, and define areas of light and shadow to build a lifelike sense of form. The class also covers brush selection and how different brushes serve each stage of the painting—from broad strokes to detailed refinements.
By the end of the session, students will complete a one-of-a-kind portrait that reflects both the individuality and spirit of the model, along with foundational skills they can apply to future portrait work.
Supply List:
Oil Paint
Burnt Umber
Yellow Ochre
Ultramarine Blue
Cadmium Red
Palette
Palette Knife
Cotton Canvas
The Blick supplies linked above are the ones the instructor is accustomed to using. Less expensive alternatives may be available through Amazon, but the instructor has not personally tried them.
Bristle Brushes
Bristle Brush Set — a variety of sizes, from small to large filberts
Blue Shop Towels
