Pet Portrait Painting in Oils

13th June - 11th July
Attenborough Arts Centre, University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, Leicester, LE1 7HA

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 - Friday 13th June

  • Standard: £120
  • Concession: £90

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


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Attenborough Arts Centre
University of Leicester, Lancaster Road
Leicester
LE1 7HA
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