Portrait

Class Description

Capture the essence of the human face and bring personalities to life with our “Portrait Painting and Sketching” course at StarLight Art School. This unique course blends portrait paintings and sketching, designed for artists of all skill levels who wish to develop their abilities to create realistic, expressive, and captivating portraits. Particularly focusing on portrait oil painting, students will gain invaluable insights into the process of painting portrait oil masterpieces. Under the guidance of our experienced instructors, you will learn various techniques and approaches to portraiture, exploring the intricacies of facial anatomy, proportion, shading and the delicate skill of how to draw a portrait to create striking, lifelike sketches and oil paint portrait pieces.

Course Highlights:

Facial Anatomy and Proportion: Master the fundamentals of facial anatomy and proportion to create accurate, well-structured portraits. Learn how to identify and depict the unique features and characteristics that define each individual face, whether it’s in sketch or portrait oil painting.

Expression and Emotion: Discover the art of capturing the subtleties of human emotion and expression through portraiture. Develop your ability to convey a subject’s personality and mood, creating engaging and evocative sketches and oil portrait paintings that resonate with your audience.

Sketching and Oil Painting Techniques: Experiment with a variety of sketching techniques and materials, including pencils, charcoal, conte, and oil paint portrait techniques to create dynamic, realistic portraits. Our instructors will provide personalized guidance and feedback, helping you refine your skills and develop your unique artistic style.

Shading and Value: Learn the essentials of shading and value to create depth, dimension, and realism in your portrait sketches and oil paintings. Explore various techniques for rendering form and light, and discover how to use contrast and gradation to enhance the visual impact of your artwork.

Composition and Design: Develop your skills in composition and design to create visually compelling, well-balanced portrait sketches and paintings. Learn how to use negative space, focal points, and cropping to guide your viewer’s eye and create a strong visual narrative.

Live Model Sketching and Oil Painting: Gain valuable experience in live model sketching and oil painting, learning how to quickly and accurately capture the likeness and personality of your subjects in real-time. Develop your observational skills and adaptability, and learn how to overcome the challenges of working with a live model.

Portrait Photography Course Insight: As an added bonus, we’ll offer some insights from our portrait photography course to enrich your understanding of how lighting, composition, and angles can enhance your portrait artwork.

Join us at StarLight Art School for our “Portrait Painting and Sketching” course and unlock the potential of your artistic talents in the realm of portraiture. Enroll today and take the first step towards mastering the art of capturing the human face and its many fascinating expressions in both sketch and oil painting mediums.