Portrait Painting in Oils

For many artists, portrait painting feels like the ultimate challenge—but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. Over this intensive two-day course, you will conquer your hesitation and take a portrait from a blank board to a beautifully completed oil painting.

Guided by expert tutors Lynette and James, you will master the Expresso Method: a highly structured, logical step-by-step workflow that strips the mystery out of oil painting. This course focuses heavily on the mechanics of art, teaching you how to truly 'see' as an artist. You will learn how to use callipers to achieve an accurate likeness, map out facial proportions, and understand the critical roles of value, contrast, and colour.

This workshop offers a premium, supportive learning environment with two major advantages:

• Dual-Tutor Advantage: One tutor paints along with the class to demonstrate every technique in real time, while the second tutor moves through the room providing tailored, one-on-one guidance.

• Toxic-Free Studio: This course uses absolutely no turpentine or harsh solvents, ensuring a safe, creative environment with no toxic smells.

Whether you want to capture a loved one's likeness or simply build a rock-solid foundation in a new medium, this logical approach will give you the skills and confidence to paint anything in oils in the future. Come and discover why previous students have walked away absolutely ecstatic with what they achieved!