Portrait painting from a photo
In this course, experience the exciting art of painting portraits in oil paint, based on your own or provided photo templates. Whether you're a beginner who wants to learn the basics or an advanced painter who wants to further develop your skills, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating world of oil painting. We will closely study the techniques of oil painting to create vivid and expressive portraits. From correctly proportioning the face to subtly mixing colors, we'll explore every step to realizing a stunning portrait.
On Friday, decisions regarding the image structure are made, the drawing created and the further course schedule discussed. By working with photo templates, participants get the opportunity to capture the fine details of the face while adding their personal artistic touch.
For beginners and advanced users, No previous experience is required.
Material: photo templates, covered stretcher frames (maximum 50 x 50), oil paints and linseed oil, turpentine, flat palette, painting knife + brush (synthetic, flat in various sizes), paper towel, Drying accelerator (Liquin Original)
Akthof course booking
You can sign up for our courses here. Simply select the appropriate course from the form.
Only after receipt of Down payment of 25€ you will receive confirmation of your registration from us and your place in the booked course will be bindingly reserved for you. If the course is already fully booked, we will inform you immediately.
Cancellation: The cancellation of a course registration must be made in writing. If the cancellation is received up to 15 days before the start of the course, you will be refunded the course fee minus the deposit paid. If you cancel from the 14th day before the start of the course or if you do not show up, no refund of the course fee is possible.
The decisive time for the cancellation is its receipt by us. Alternatively, it is always possible to provide us with a substitute participant. All details are in our General terms and conditions to read.
Bank account:
Künstlerhof für kreative Bildung e.V.
GLS Bank
IBAN: DE63 4306 0967 1332 2295 00
BIC: GENODEM1GLS