Matt DeProspero leads the fifth in our series of 3 hour painting demonstrations and discussions exploring the essential building blocks that make a successful painting.

Painting faces can seem like a daunting and intimidating endeavor but it really isn't any different than painting a flower or piece of fruit. This demo will show you how to choose the proper portrait reference image and help get your proportions and facial features right from the beginning to ensure a successful painting. We will work with different limited color palettes and lighting configurations to create varied moods within the portrait.

Small class size allows for open discussion and participation from students. Painting reference photos will be shared so that students may work on their own version and receive personalized feedback after the session.