
Pet Portrait Painting in Oils
Discover the art of oil portraiture and take your painting skills to the next level with this hands-on pet portraiture course.
Designed for those with a basic understanding of painting, this course will deepen your knowledge, refine your technique, and help you create stunning portraits.
Explore the timeless methods of the Old Masters, learning techniques like layering, glazing and achieving life-like skin tones and fur textures. Capture the essence of your subject by focusing on expression, character, and composition.
Through step-by-step demonstrations and one-to-one mentoring, you'll build confidence in your abilities while developing your personal artistic style. Whether you're inspired by classical approaches or modern interpretations, this course will equip you with the skills to bring your vision to life. By the end of the five week course, you'll have created a beautiful, finished portrait to be proud of – and gained a deeper appreciation for the art of oil painting.
Each week, you will learn through:
* Group explanation and demonstrations, taking your through each stage of the portraiture process
* Personalised mentoring: one-to-one support to help you refine your skills and overcome challenges, with an emphasis on building confidence and creative expression
* Life coaching principles: Encouragement and mindset techniques to help you unlock your full potential, embrace your unique artistic voice, and stay motivated.
Performances
10:00 to 13:00 - Friday 13th June
10:00 to 13:00 - Saturday 14th June
10:00 to 13:00 - Sunday 15th June
10:00 to 13:00 - Monday 16th June
10:00 to 13:00 - Tuesday 17th June
10:00 to 13:00 - Wednesday 18th June
10:00 to 13:00 - Thursday 19th June
10:00 to 13:00 - Friday 20th June
10:00 to 13:00 - Saturday 21st June
10:00 to 13:00 - Sunday 22nd June
10:00 to 13:00 - Monday 23rd June
10:00 to 13:00 - Tuesday 24th June
10:00 to 13:00 - Wednesday 25th June
10:00 to 13:00 - Thursday 26th June
10:00 to 13:00 - Friday 27th June
10:00 to 13:00 - Saturday 28th June
10:00 to 13:00 - Sunday 29th June
10:00 to 13:00 - Monday 30th June
10:00 to 13:00 - Tuesday 1st July
10:00 to 13:00 - Wednesday 2nd July
10:00 to 13:00 - Thursday 3rd July
10:00 to 13:00 - Friday 4th July
10:00 to 13:00 - Saturday 5th July
10:00 to 13:00 - Sunday 6th July
10:00 to 13:00 - Monday 7th July
10:00 to 13:00 - Tuesday 8th July
10:00 to 13:00 - Wednesday 9th July
10:00 to 13:00 - Thursday 10th July
10:00 to 13:00 - Friday 11th July
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