The portrait in oil – Painting course in Neukölln
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Duration: 6h
English
Berlin
What to expect
- Paint a portrait with a live model
- Learn oil portrait techniques
- Intensive 3-day studio course
- Build skills step by step
About this class
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…
What you’ll do in the class
- 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
What is included in the class?
- 3-day course with Louise Thomas & Monica Mussungo
- Live model for realistic portrait studies
- All materials: paints, brushes, canvases
- Demos, 1:1 feedback, and 3 extra studio hours
What to bring to the class
- Clothes that can get paint on them
- Personal brushes (optional, if preferred)
Who is the class suitable for?
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.

Burnt Sienna Art School Berlin
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A contemporary oil painting school and international artist community in Berlin offering small-group training in traditional painting and drawing techniques within a professional academic-style studio.











