Timeless Techniques: Portrait Painting (In Person Class)

Timeless Techniques: Classical Portrait Painting - In Person

Konstantin Rudnichenko | Summer | Tuesdays: Jun 2 - Aug 4

Class Description:

Learn about elements of design and composition, likeness and proportions, value relationships, volume and structure and, of course, color!

In this class students will get the most useful timeless tools, methods and techniques of the fundamentals of drawing and painting the portrait. We will begin the course by going through tools and setup before discussing different ways oil painting can be approached, and how it’s been approached throughout time. Every student depending on their level and experience will be approached individually according to their interests and needs. The instructor will be live demoing throughout the course. Students will get individual assignments to develop their skills, and will be guided through every stage of their oil painting from start to finish.

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Summer Session Dates:

Scheduled occurrences for this class are as follows:

Week	Date	Time
Week 1:	6/2/2026	2 pm - 5 pm ET
Week 2:	6/9/2026	2 pm - 5 pm ET
Week 3:	6/16/2026	2 pm - 5 pm ET
Week 4:	6/23/2026	2 pm - 5 pm ET
Week 5:	6/30/2026	2 pm - 5 pm ET
Week 6:	7/7/2026	2 pm - 5 pm ET
Week 7:	7/14/2026	2 pm - 5 pm ET
Week 8:	7/21/2026	2 pm - 5 pm ET
Week 9:	7/28/2026	2 pm - 5 pm ET
Week 10:	8/4/2026	2 pm - 5 pm ET

Before Class - Welcome & How to Prepare for Class
Week 1 - Overview of Portrait Painting Traditions and Old Master Approaches
Week 2 - Measuring through Observation and Comparison
Week 3 - Organizing the Painting through Value Hierarchy
Week 4 - Turning Form through Temperature and Value
Week 5 - Color Theory Applied to Portrait Painting
Week 6 - Hard / Soft / Lost Edges
Week 7 - Capturing Likeness Beyond Measurements
Week 8 - Refining Eyes, Mouth, and Nose
Week 9 - Adjusting Composition and Background
Week 10 - Final Critique and Overview of Results
After Class - Wrap Up

$645.00
In Person
10 Weeks
Beginner to Advanced

Meet Your Instructor

Konstantin Rudnichenko

Instructor

Konstantin Rudnichenko is a Ukrainian artist based in NYC. He studied at the Art Students League of New York with various teachers including: Leonid Gervits, Robin Smith and Harvey Dinnerstein. His paintings are represented in numerous public, private and corporate collections. Through his works he depicts the very essence of the subject capturing exquisite likeness and luminosity. Konstantin is deeply influenced by the old master's works serving as both a foundation and source of inspiration for the artist's distinctive style. He remains deeply committed to his craft, continually refining his technique while exploring new avenues of artistic expression.