Oil Painting Portrait Course

Oil Painting Portrait Course - 4 -Week Program

*$500 – All supplies included

*1–2 hour session each week

Session 1: Foundations & First Layers

    •    Introduction to materials (brushes, mediums, surfaces, safety)

    •    Understanding light, shadow, and basic anatomy of the head

    •    Building the initial sketch and block-in

    •    Establishing major shapes and values with a thin underpainting

Session 2: Color Mixing & Form

    •    Skin tone mixing basics (warm vs cool, value control)

    •    Laying down first layers of color

    •    Developing the structure of the face: planes, proportions, volume

    •    Soft vs hard edges to create depth

Session 3: Refinement & Details

    •    Adding second layers and refining transitions

    •    Rendering eyes, nose, lips, and hair texture

    •    Glazing techniques for richness and subtle shifts

    •    Fixing proportion issues and strengthening likeness

Session 4: Final Pass & Finishing Touches

    •    Final highlights, color corrections, and edges

    •    Adding atmospheric depth and polish

    •    Varnish options and long-term care

    •    Review, Q&A, and next steps for independent practice