June 16 - August 18 (no class on July 14 & July 21)

This course offers students a structured and dependable approach to painting a portrait from life, guiding them through each stage of the process—from initial sketch to final brushstroke. We’ll begin with a focus on drawing, emphasizing proportion and achieving a strong likeness. Students will then develop a three-dimensional form using a generalized flesh tone as a base. Color will be introduced gradually, culminating in instruction on how to bring a painting to a refined finish.