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Mel Williamson – Portraits Made Simple: Easy Steps with a Limited Palette (Online); Mondays, January 13-February 3, 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, January 13-February 3, 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 acrylic

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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.

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 how (and where) to soften edges within a portrait, which is key for achieving a realistic look. 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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