Portrait Painting from Model or Photo

4 Mondays
10 am-1 pm
September 7 - 28
$315 per person, includes model fees

We've all been told to paint from life, but what to do when that adorable toddler won't sit still, or the client gives you an old photo? In this four week class, professional portrait painter Elisabeth Marsch will guide you through the ins and outs of portraiture from life and photos. 

Starting with a live model, students will learn to efficiently capture visual information, impressions, and character in painted sketches. They'll learn to take compelling reference photos, avoid common mistakes, and imbue their images with the subject's personality and presence. (Week 1)

Next, students will learn core skills to synthesize their reference photos and live sketches into a compelling portrait. (Week 2)

Finally, students will bring a photo reference of their choice to practice interpreting photos intelligently, extracting important information and creating a lifelike, painterly portrait without a model. (Weeks 3 and 4)

Elisabeth is an award-winning portrait painter with clients across the US and abroad. For samples of her work, visit www.MarschStudios.com