How to paint a Stunning Portrait
Join an online portrait painting class with artist Rosso Emerald Crimson, taught from her studio in London, and watch her create a stunning oil portrait from scratch.
If you're an aspiring artist looking for inspiration and practical guidance, this is the perfect opportunity to expand your horizons and be mentored by a world-renowned artist.
This course gives you behind the scenes trade secrets of an acclaimed artist. Rosso takes you on her journey, sharing philosophies and techniques, whilst you study painting a portrait from start to finish. You will explore an interplay of 'free style' and improvisation vs a rigorous approach to portraiture.
Rosso’s body of work is composed of classical portraiture and more accomplished figurative paintings with narratives developed around the female identity, reflecting her own life and experiences as a woman. Through portraiture and self-portraiture, Rosso explores and addresses feelings and taboos connected to gender identity, sexuality, beauty, relationships, motherhood/parenthood.
After talking you through the research stage, including preliminary sketches, sourcing images/models and preparing your studio, Rosso will then walk you through the creation of a realist portrait, from start to finish.
'I was following Rosso for years - and to see her process is both inspiring and helpful ! Loved the course and waiting for more :)))' - Emiliya
Rosso will talk you through each step of the creation process of a portrait, giving you practical advice for when taking on your own project. You will be set assignments at the end of each lesson which enable you to practise the techniques, and will receive feedback on your progress before moving onto the next stage of the portrait.
'Learn and practice a lot based on what other artists have already achieved, experiment, make mistakes, plenty of them, and advance from them. Keep your art flowing, and growing.' – Rosso, Artcan
You'll learn:
- where to find inspiration for your portrait
- how to paint with oil and which brushes to choose
- how to prepare your panel
- how to review your work as you paint
The course includes:
- 6 on-demand video lessons - presented by Rosso Emerald Crimson
- lifetime access to the videos, notes and interactive class
- flexible classes - join and learn when and where you like
- downloadable lesson notes
- practical portrait painting assignments (with tutor feedback available)
- access on your mobile, PC, Mac or laptop
- small interactive online classroom - chat online to students from around the world and share your creative ideas
Time to complete the portrait painting class:
Every student is different but in general we think the whole course will take around 21 hours 40 minutes to complete including:
- Video lessons: 3 hours 40 minutes in total
- Course notes: 30 minutes per lesson
- Your portrait painting assignments: at least 2 hours per lesson
- Interactive classroom time: 15 minutes per lesson
- Tutor feedback review (Expert level): 15 minutes per lesson
You'll need:
Standing/table easel, large palette, pots for turps and mediums, rags, a variety of oil paints of different sizes / grades.
Brushes: A variety of brushes, including: a. flat synthetic brushes for acrylics/oil (large to very small, for finer details) b. Pointed round (hog, sable and/or synthetic) c. Sable brushes (for finer details, later stages of painting) d. Hog brushes e. Fan brushes (optional).
Download the full equipment list.
The course is suitable for artists of all levels- from those who have never painted a portrait before to artists who want to learn Rosso's techniques.
Ready to get started?
Just add the course to your basket above - choose the 'Expert' option for personal feedback from Rosso on your portrait.
If you know someone who'd love this course then give it as a gift - just tick 'This is a gift' at the checkout.
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