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Mel Williamson – The Loose Portrait (Online); Mondays, May 12-June 2, 2025

This class was held in the past and is no longer available for registration. Please view our Online Course Catalog for current class listings.

Dates: Mondays, May 12-June 2, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Pacific Time, 1:00-3:30 PM Eastern Time, 6:00-8:30 PM London Time
Level: All
Medium: Oil or acrylics and charcoal

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Develop your portrait skills with Mel Williamson in this fun, and supportive workshop using oil paints (or acrylics) and charcoal.

Using just four basic paint colours (known as the Zorn Palette) we can make virtually any colour needed to paint a portrait. A limited palette builds skills very quickly, and makes colour mixing less overwhelming. I will demonstrate simple exercises to reduce the complexity of the face, for a fearless approach.

We’ll explore a few key anatomical points of the skull, to help understand the structure behind facial features. And I will share tips on maintaining soft edges within a portrait, for lifelike quality. By the end of our time together, you’ll have some new techniques under your belt and more confidence to tackle drawing and painting portraits. All levels are most welcome.

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