Artist-run Project Space
21/02/2025
https://www.nikolasantoniou.com/physical-workshop
Workshop Description:
This portrait-focused workshop is tailored for both absolute beginners and intermediate artists seeking to build a strong theoretical and practical foundation in their painting practice.
In this workshop you wll delve into:
• Drawing Essentials for Portraits: Learn effective strategies to accurately capture the proportions and unique features of the human face.
• Step-by-Step Oil Painting: Master the process of creating a portrait from start to finish, including techniques for mixing and applying oil paint with confidence.
• Understanding Facial Structure: Explore key concepts and techniques to simplify and interpret the forms of the head and facial features.
• Light and Form in Portraiture: Discover how light interacts with the contours of the face and how to group tonal values to create the illusion of three-dimensionality and lifelike presence.
• Portrait-Specific Colour Theory: Gain the skills to mix skin tones with accuracy and enhance the realism and vibrancy of your portraits.
