Painting a Portrait from a Photograph with Kelly Oakes

Wednesdays, October 16th - November 20th
2 - 4 PM
$300 for 6 weeks
Ages 18+

About the Class:

In this class, you will be mentored as you develop portraits of friends and family members using photographs as reference. You will learn about head proportions and the basics of mixing skin tones. Among the skills we aim to develop are design, composition, methods for transferring images to paper and canvas, and paint application. We will also discuss what constitutes a good photographic reference for drawing and painting. Oil or acrylic paint will both be taught, and is the student’s choice. (For oil painters, only gamsol and other low odor solvents are allowed.)

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About the Artist: Kelly Oakes

Kelly Oakes has taught art for 20 years to all ages and abilities. She has a BFA from The Maryland Institute of Art, as well as studied at The Arts Students League in NYC. She enjoys sharing her passion for creating and appreciating art. She recently relocated with her husband to Hillsborough, NC. Kelly now has a studio at Eno Mill Artist Studios in Hillsborough, where she continues to paint commissions and teach.

You can learn more about Kelly by visiting her website: http://kellyoakesart.com/