Workshop = £160
10 Places Only
Imprimatura Portrait of Stefania
£160.00
2 in stock
2 in stock
Description
Imprimatura Portrait of Stefania
31st May – 1st June 2025
Saturday and Sunday
9.30am – 4.30pm
Workshop £160
Workshop Outline
Unsure How to Bring Pencil Precision into Oil Painting? This Workshop Will Show You How.
For many artists, the leap from charcoal drawing to oil painting feels overwhelming. How do you translate the precision of your drawing skills into the fluid, layered language of oils? What kind of canvas should you use? How do you control such a slippery, nuanced medium?
This workshop is designed to solve exactly that problem.
We’ll guide you step-by-step through the traditional transition used in Classical Realist Academies — turning your drawing knowledge into confident oil painting skills using the Bistre/Imprimatura (wipe-out) method. This elegant, forgiving approach allows you to gradually build depth, tone, and light with ease.
What You’ll Learn
Mastering Your Medium
Learn how to balance medium and paint for rich shadows and delicate lights — no more muddy tones or sticky surfaces.
Brush Control & Tone Building
From adding paint to skillfully removing it, you’ll develop the brush handling needed for smooth transitions and subtle tonal shifts.
Wipe-Out Techniques
Explore the unique “wipe-out” method using everyday tools like paper towels and cotton buds to reveal highlights with precision and control.
The Power of Imprimatura
Why fight with black-and-white grisaille when you can work with the warm, glowing tones of Bistre? This method brings warmth, simplicity, and atmosphere to your first layer — perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.
By the end of this workshop, you’ll no longer feel stuck at the drawing stage. You’ll have a clear, hands-on method for confidently beginning any oil painting.
Ready to take the next step in your artistic journey?
Join us and unlock the painter within.
Imprimatura Portrait of Stefania
Discount Portrait Painting Course 25-26
If you’re considering enroling in the Year-Long Academy Portrait Painting Course 25-26, this workshop offers an excellent opportunity to experience our facilities first-hand before committing.
As an added bonus, the cost of the Imprimatura Portrait Workshop will be fully deducted from the Portrait Painting Course when you decide to join. READ MORE
Here are some snapshots from our recent workshop, where students worked on the Pre-Raphaelite Style Workshop. As you can see, the participants achieved impressive results.
Beginners and experienced people are welcome. Understanding is key and nobody gets left behind. Each student will be helped until they grasp the principles of the lesson. Louis will be demonstrating each step in front of the group and on students work if needed.
Louis Smith studied Classical Art in Florence and has exhibited his work in the National Portrait Gallery and Royal Society of Portrait
Materials Included
Organisation is a challenge faced by most beginners. The studio is equiped with work stations so that everything is at hand. The students will be using the same paints and canvas that the teacher uses for demonstration, eliminating a number of problems that students have when they bring their own paints and canvas. Each workstation includes;
- Palette and palette knife
- Medium holder
- Medium and thinners
- Prepared canvas
- Paper towel, cotton wool buds and kneadable eraser
- Paint – Burnt Sienna
(Offer does not include brushes – Information on dedicated suppliers shall be provided)
Equipment
The studio is thoughtfully equipped with easels and workstations, providing students with a convenient space to organize their materials and concentrate on their artwork. Balanced lighting enhances the environment, helping to eliminate common challenges when working with a color palette.
The image showcases a workstation, featuring an Alla Prima painting for display purposes only.
