Portraiture "Old Masters Style"

Tutor: Megan Byrne

This technique-based class will start with Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring”, then move onto original works from photos. Using these techniques, you will be able to paint any realistic portrait you like.

If you’ve ever wanted to paint a portrait in oils, this is the class for you. You might be surprised to know that the oil painting techniques of the Old Masters (like Vermeer and Rembrandt) can be learned. You do not have to have any prior experience of painting in oils and absolute beginners are welcome.

Using Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring” you will learn how the Old Masters use form, colour, tone and value in painting people. No drawing skill is needed.

In this structured class you will learn

· Canvas preparation

· Brush selection

· Colour mixing

· Palettes

· Transferring your image

· Building from an underpainting to a finished work

Come along, have some fun, talk some art and paint in oils. Materials list available