This workshop will study the portrait through a series of studies and a long pose. It will cover simplifying the head through large shadow and light shapes, studying color through simplified, organized color relationships and studying form, anatomy and facial structure through a long pose.

The class will begin with demos in the mornings explaining the concepts for the day followed by studies of those concepts with critiques. The last days begin with a demo in the morning followed by a two-day long pose.

One day of studies
• Duotone and grisaille
• Color study with different lights/ fabric colors

Followed by a two-day long pose
• Demo in the mornings for approximately 1.5 hours
• Long pose for the remainder of the workshop

Darren, a Studio Incamminati graduate and instructor, was a participating artist in the school’s Facebook Live online broadcasts. He has works in the collections of Lucasfilm Ltd., the film production company founded by Star Wars creator George Lucas, The Union League of Philadelphia as well as numerous private collections. His work has been included in many exhibitions including The National Arts Club; Florence Academy of Art U.S.; the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra gala and S. R. Brennen Fine Art and Manitou Galleries, Santa Fe. Darren also is an instructor in the school’s In Your Town outreach workshops.