Class Description:

In this class students will learn the fundamentals of portrait drawing and painting.

The course will begin with the creation of a traditional drawn self-portrait crafted through the utilization of a mirror. Next, the course will shift to traditional oil painting techniques, beginning with a thorough overview of painting surfaces, mediums and tools, and color palettes designed to best represent flesh tones. In addition to video tutorials available through the course, Williams will demonstrate all drawing and painting techniques live and, through Photoshop, he will provide comprehensive digital paint-overs of all student’s work throughout the course.
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Fall Session I Dates:

Scheduled occurrences for the next session of this class are as follows:

Week
Date
Time
Week 1:
9/11/2024
6:30 - 9:30 pm ET
Week 2:
9/18/2024
6:30 - 9:30 pm ET
Week 3:
9/23/2024
6:30 - 9:30 pm ET
Week 4:
10/02/2024
6:30 - 9:30 pm ET
Week 5:
10/09/2024
6:30 - 9:30 pm ET
Week 6:
10/16/2024
6:30 - 9:30 pm ET


  1. Before Class - Welcome & How to Prepare for Class

  2. Week 1 - Introduction to Classical Portrait

  3. Week 2 - Review of Student Self Portraits

  4. Week 3 - Introduction to Portrait Painting Materials

  5. Week 4 - Review of Student Created Portraits

  6. Week 5 - Review of Student Created Portraits

  • $290.00
  • Online
  • 6 Weeks
  • Beginner to Intermediate

Meet Your Instructor

Robert Dale Williams

Instructor

Robert Dale Williams is an American classical oil painter from Pennsylvania. Inspired by the Old Masters of painting, Williams sought out rigorous training in classical drawing and painting techniques at the New York Academy of Art Graduate School of Figurative Art. Following graduation from the Academy in 2004, he furthered his studies under Odd Nerdrum in Norway for three summer residencies. Recognized as a "Living Artist" by the Art Renewal Center, Williams was a semi-finalist in the Art Renewal Center 15th Annual International Salon. He has instructed drawing and painting courses at six art institutions and has been a guest lecturer at the Susquehanna Museum of Art and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Featured in collections worldwide, Williams has exhibited in Pennsylvania, New York, France, Germany, Great Britain, and Norway.

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