PORTRAIT TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP
FEATURES OF THE FACE
Amy will teach you the fundamentals of drawing, color layering, and quality construction of the human features and skin tone in this acrylic painting workshop designed for intermediate to advanced but open to all levels.
Instruction will cover more in-depth drawing/painting techniques for just the eyes, nose, and mouth (independent of their placement on the face). Students will learn Amy's color layering technique as applied to human features and skin tones, how to efficiently draw features using a process that can be repeated with any photo, and how to capture a correct and fresh likeness without overworking. Curriculum will include painting the same reference images (students can also paint from their own images towards the end of class if desired), and each student will have the opportunity to practice each feature multiple times on their study canvas. We will not be working on a complete portrait, rather practicing drills, color mixing, and proper technique of the individual human features to build skills for future portraits. If time allows, we will cover basic structure and alignment of the portrait as a whole.
This workshop is an ideal foundational class to a future human portrait workshop.
TICKET TYPES:
Ideally, this is an in-person reserved ticket workshop with an online general admission option for those who do not live close. Read notes regarding all options before purchasing your tickets.
In-Person Reserved Tickets ($75)**: All materials provided including canvases, brushes, and paints. Ticket includes individual feedback and instruction. All participants will leave the event with new painting skills and 2-3 8”x10” canvases (7/8” depth) with their human feature studies. Adults 21 and older can bring adult beverages. Class is limited to 12 reserved participants, ages 16 and older. **In-Person option is only available if a minimum of 10 students sign up (to cover cost of renting the space). Students will be issued a refund or transfer option if no in-person option is available.
Online General Admission Tickets ($20): Supplies not included. Ticket does not include individual feedback or one-on-one instruction. See www.amyeichlerart.com/supplies for a portrait class supply list. Recommended each student have two 8”x10” canvases, or one larger canvas, for their study materials. Class will be held via Zoom.
Online Reserved Ticket ($35)*: Supplies not included. Ticket includes some individual online feedback and assistance during the class. See www.amyeichlerart.com/supplies for a portrait class supply list. Recommended each student have two 8”x10” canvases, or one larger canvas, for their study materials. Class is limited to 12 reserved participants and will be held via Zoom. *Online Reserved Tickets will be available as a later upgrade ONLY if the event is 100% virtual or if in-person tickets do not sell out.