Workshops

Classical Approach to Portrait Painting

  ALLA -PRIMA PORTRAITS... WITH A CLASSICAL APPROACH      THE GOAL OF THIS WORKSHOP ... TO USE A CLASSICAL APPROACH, IN ORDER TO WORK OUT ALL OF THE STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES BEFORE ADDING COLOR!         IN THE FIRST SESSION, WE WILL APPROACH THE THE MODEL'S IMAGE IN AN UNDER-PAINTING WITH burnt...

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Classical Approach to Portrait Drawing

In this course, we will explore: The basic foundations of drawing, which will include how to see as an artist, how to note form with line or mass, and ultimately ... how to create a 3-D form on a 2-dimensional format. We will then venture into the most challenging... How to...

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NEW ... Instructional Video Now Available

Painting the Portrait of ... "Jonathan" ... a two-part Instructional Video for your convenience     Please visit my Instructional video page:   for a Promo and purchasing options.   I really hope you enjoy it ... and I know you'll learn a lot!  As Always... feel free to send me any questions or comments! All the Very...

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PORTRAITS using Colored Pencils & Pastels

  Feel free to send me any questions or concerns. I look forward to seeing you there! Deirdre Shibano...

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