
with
Barcelona Academy of Arts
teachers:
Kostas Protopapas
Carl de Jager
Oil Portrait Essentials
A 3-day workshop of oil portrait essentials (24hours)
Workshop Description
This portrait-focused workshop is tailored for both absolute beginners and intermediate artists seeking to build a strong theoretical and practical foundation in their painting practice. In this workshop you wll delve into: • Drawing Essentials for Portraits: Learn effective strategies to accurately capture the proportions and unique features of the human face. • Step-by-Step Oil Painting: Master the process of creating a portrait from start to finish, including techniques for mixing and applying oil paint with confidence. • Understanding Facial Structure: Explore key concepts and techniques to simplify and interpret the forms of the head and facial features. • Light and Form in Portraiture: Discover how light interacts with the contours of the face and how to group tonal values to create the illusion of three-dimensionality and lifelike presence. • Portrait-Specific Colour Theory: Gain the skills to mix skin tones with accuracy and enhance the realism and vibrancy of your portraits. Eac day of the workshop begins with an engaging theoretical lesson to introduce core concepts and techniques. This is followed by practical application through a focused, multi-day portrait project, allowing you to deepen your understanding while creating. Carefully curated photo references are provided, specifically selected to complement the goals and timeframes of each lesson. Instructors : Kostas Protopapas & Carl de Jager Both your instructors are academically trained, practicing artists. They are also skilled teachers with several years of experience at the Barcelona Academy of Art, working with beginner, intermediate and advanced drawing and painting students. Workshops will be presented in English with printed notes available in English.
Fees & Reservations
Workshop Fee : € 440.00 ( 10% Early Bird & Returning Students Discount - see offers below ) The fee includes 24 hours of tuition, including presentations & plenty of one-on-one time with teachers. The cost of some materials, including canvas and speciality mediums, is included in this price. Other materials are to be provided by the student. See the materials list for a guide on what to purchase / bring. The cost does not include accommodation, airfares, transport, meals or any other fees. CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds of fees and deposits will only be provided in the event that a workshop is cancelled. We recommend that participants obtain travel insurance to cover any losses incurred for airfare and accommodation in the event of a workshop cancellation due to low turnout (minimum 8 attendees) or circumstances beyond our control. EARLY RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED, AS STUDENT NUMBERS ARE PURPOSELY LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS TO ALLOW FOR A HIGH DEGREE OF INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION. ----- 10% Early Bird Discount - (Code: EARLYBIRD) A discount of 10% will be applied to the first 6 spots and until the 28/02/2025 10% Returning Student Discount - A discount of 10% will be applied to returning participants. -----
Contact Details
+357 97736434
info@nikolasantoniou.com










