Supply Fee: $50 to the instructor Develop your portrait painting skills in this engaging four-week oil painting series. Geared toward intermediate painters, this class focuses on creating expressive, realistic portraits through thoughtful color mixing, observation, and brushwork. Beginners who are eager to learn are also welcome and will receive guidance to build a strong foundation in oil painting. Through demonstrations, step-by-step instruction, and individualized feedback, students will explore the techniques artists use to capture likeness, depth, and personality while completing a finished portrait to be proud of. In this class, students will: -Mix and blend colors to create a wide range of natural skin tones -Practice portrait fundamentals including proportion, value, lighting, and shadow -Learn techniques for painting expressive eyes and believable facial features -Explore how light direction and contrast influence mood and atmosphere -Develop confidence with layering, blending, and other essential oil painting techniques -Strengthen both technical skills and artistic observation while working in this rich, expressive medium This class is ideal for intermediate painters looking to refine their portrait skills, while also welcoming adventurous beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of oil portrait painting in a supportive, encouraging environment.