Friday Portrait Painting Class with Model - Winter Term

Friday Portrait Painting Class           Tom Root, Instructor

Students will paint and draw the portrait from the live model. Poses will be  two mornings each (five sitters for the term).The instructor will demonstrate and discuss aspects of the portrait, including achieving a likeness, posing, lighting, design-- all in the context of understanding the portrait's history and future potential as fine art. Basic drawing and painting skills will also be taught. In addition to making short demonstrations to illustrate various points, the instructor will paint alongside students as an ongoing demonstration of how to develop and complete paintings.  

Ten-Week Term starts January 30th, 2026.  Cost: $450 (includes model fee)