Portrait Painting with Arthur Gain
Improve your portrait painting skills with renowned artist and educator Arthur Gain. In this intensive 3-days workshop Arthur will demonstrate his method of portrait painting - both "alla prima" and in layers.
- Tonal approach to drawing
- Likeness and methods of observation
- Efficient block in
- Compression of the values
- Temperature shifts
- Using mediums
- Composition
During the workshop, students will complete two alla prima portrait studies and one more refined portrait over two sessions. All paintings will be done from live models.
All levels are welcome. Basic drawing skills are recommended.
Schedule
Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 17:00
Lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00
Materials
You don't need any special painting supplies. Bring what you usually use. We will send out recommendational material list later.
Info
- There is a B&B Hotel right next to the atelier
- A bit farther away, but usually cheaper: Meininger Hotel
- If you have any questions leave us a message
Portrait Painting
Arthur Gain
Level
All welcome
Date
Dec 5 – 7, 2025
Price
€500.00
Available seats
8
Info
- Seats are limited. Please sign up early.
- The workshop is in English.
General Workshop Conditions
- The workshop will only take place with sufficient bookings.
- Please only pay when you receive an e-mail confirmation that the workshop is taking place.
- The price includes tuition, VAT and model fees. Materials, accommodation and travels are not included.
- You confirm your seat by full payment or a deposit payment.
- Bookings made less than 8 weeks before the workshop date must be paid in full.
- The price must be paid in full no later than 8 weeks prior to the workshop. Otherwise the booking will be forfeited.
- Cancellations made less than 8 weeks prior to the workshop must pay the full price.
- If the workshop is cancelled by our side, you will get 100 % of your payments reimbursed. Including the deposit.
