The portrait in oil – Painting course in Neukölln
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Step into the world of modern portrait painting! In this 3-day intensive course, artists Louise Thomas and Monica Mussungo will guide you through the essential techniques of representational oil portrait painting. This is a unique opportunity to work with a live model and explore color theory, composition, and mark-making in depth. Through demonstrations, one-on-one instruction, and a final group critique, you’ll develop your skills step by step and create a compelling oil portrait.
How does this activity work?
- Introduction to tonal values, form, and composition
- Warm-up exercises with oil and pastel sketches on paper
- Basics of color mixing and surface preparation
- Live demonstrations by Louise Thomas
- Step-by-step portrait painting with personalized guidance
- Group critique and discussion of the final works
- Includes 3 extra studio hours after the course to complete your portrait
Who should definitely take part?
This course is ideal for anyone looking to improve their oil portrait painting skills. Both beginners and experienced artists will benefit from professional techniques and expert guidance.
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What to bring?
- Clothes that can get paint on them
- Personal brushes (optional, if preferred)
What is included?
- 3-day course with Louise Thomas & Monica Mussungo
- Live model for realistic portrait studies
- All materials (paints, brushes, canvases)
- Demonstrations and one-on-one feedback
- 3 extra hours of studio time to finish your work
