Oil Painting: The Expressive Portrait
Age: 17+
Day: Tuesday
Dates: April 20 – May 25, 2027
Time: 6:30PM-8:30PM
Location: Cain Center for the Arts – Main Campus
Room: Classroom 115
Instructor: Christine Bonnas
Description: Explore the timeless art of portraiture in The Expressive Portrait, an engaging studio class designed to demystify painting the human face. Working in rich, forgiving oils, adult students will learn how to capture not just physical likeness, but the unique character, mood, and presence of a sitter.
Through structured demonstrations and supportive, individualized feedback, you will break down the complexities of facial anatomy, skin tones, and lighting into manageable, foundational steps.
What You Will Learn –
- Facial Proportions & Anatomy: Learn how to map out the skull, features, and planes of the face accurately.
- Mastering Skin Tones: Demystify color mixing for flesh tones, learning how to see and paint subtle shifts in temperature and value.
- Light, Shadow, & Form: Use chiaroscuro techniques to give your subjects a three-dimensional, lifelike presence.
- Capturing Expression: Move beyond rigid realism to infuse your brushwork with personality, emotion, and dynamic life.
Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
