What you'll learn
Learn to paint beautiful portraitures using oil paints with our painting short courses in Sydney!
Portraiture is compelling, interesting, and commonly considered one of the most difficult aspects of oil painting. However, when employing practical steps and techniques, portrait painting can be a very rewarding activity.
This course will cover the fundamentals of portrait painting such as proportion, skin tone, and general oil painting techniques to give students confidence and knowledge to portray the human face in oils. An important component of the course includes developing initial sketches and drawings to strengthen observation and compositional skills before moving on to painting.
Throughout the course, we will also look at the work of some of the best portrait artists – Rembrandt, Sargent, Raphael – as well as contemporary artists working in Australia.
All levels of oil painting experience are welcome. The tutor will guide students through various painting exercises and personal projects.
This is an opportunity to learn about oil painting and celebrate the rich and dynamic history of portraiture.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Portraiture Oil Painting course, you should have:
- Learnt fundamentals of portrait painting: composition, subject matter, anatomy, proportion, lighting
- Developed observational and sketching skills as a foundation for painting
- Practised various oil painting techniques
- Gained knowledge about what mediums, oils, and solvents to use, brush types and sizes, pigments and their use, and canvas support
- Gained an understanding of the different techniques and approaches used by revered artists of the past
Course content
What will be covered in this Portraiture Course?
- Sketching and preparatory drawing for portraiture
- Proportions of the face and figure
- Painting skin tone and capturing expression
- Use of lighting and composition in portrait painting
- Oil painting techniques, including working with different brushes, pigments, and mediums
- Study of historical and contemporary portrait artists
- Individual painting projects with tutor support
Intended audience
What will be covered in this portraiture course?
This painting course will cover the fundamentals of portrait painting such as proportion, and skin tone as well as general oil painting techniques and methods to give students the confidence and knowledge to portray the human face in oils.
Above all, the course is an opportunity to learn about oil painting and celebrate the rich and dynamic history of portraiture.
Intended audience
Who is this Portraiture Oil Painting Course for?
All levels of oil painting experience are welcome to the course.
Whilst the course tackles a challenging subject matter, it is delivered at an even and calm pace to allow students time to hone their skills properly.
Course venue
Rozelle Campus
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
Course materials
What to bring to class
Option 1: Purchase a complete materials kit at enrolment checkout. (this can be collected at the front office before class)
Option 2: Uncheck the materials kit at enrolment checkout and bring your own - consult our oil painting materials list.
Materials kits are ordered from our supplier and can take up to a week to arrive. If you enrol close to the start date, you may receive your kit at the second session instead of the first.
Additional information
Please note the following:
- Closed-in shoes required
- Please wear old clothes and/or bring an apron
- Long hair must be tied back
Course testimonials
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Marielle said: Eleanor was a great teacher - kind, patient and providing a wealth of information in a short amount of time. I was challenged by this course but learnt and achieved more than I thought possible for myself. Thank you, Eleanor!
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Takis said: The teacher has the ability to teach to the needs of her students.
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Shahar said: Ellie’s patience and support as a teacher, learnt a lot and really enjoyed the experience
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Mark said: I’m obsessed with Ellie she’s just the best
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Amelia Jane said: Elinor was a wonderful teacher, encouraging and complimentary but knew exactly when to step in and give a helping hand. She would get as involved as you wanted her to be. The structure of the course was good too, I liked working on one master copy as i think it really enabled me to learn and hone techniques and skills which I can use for future painting. The course filled a lot of gaps for me. Couldn't recommend highly enough, would definitely do another one of Elinor's courses. Also, plus, there is parking on site.
Course tutors
Elinor Pickard
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