Have you ever wanted to paint a portrait? Are you keen to learn but don’t know where to start? Then try our Introduction to Portrait Painting in Oils one-day workshop, with artist Cordell Garfield.

Following a step-by-step process, Cordell’s workshop will provide advice and guidance on painting a portrait from a reference photograph.

The process will cover:

• Using oil paints

• The typical proportions of the face

• Measuring and mapping out key features from the photograph

• The use of line, tone and value to create the portrait

Cordell will provide supporting handouts as part of the workshop, to explain and demystify the technical terms and techniques involved. You will create a portrait that you will be able to take away with you at the end of the day.

What you need to bring

Just bring yourself and a packed lunch, plus the following:

• An apron (or old clothes)

• Your favourite brushes, if you have some

• A reference photo of a portrait can be brought along as a subject, but this must be A4 size and well lit with good definition on features

What’s included

• Oil paints

• Paper for painting on

• Palettes for mixing paint

• Low odour solvent

• A reference photo can be supplied, if you haven’t found a suitable one to use

Do feel free to contact the tutor beforehand if you have any questions.

Cost

£65 per person. Suitable for adults (16+) and limited to 10 places.

Fully booked

How to book

Booking is through the tutor. You can contact Cordell directly on his mobile: 07944 395792 or email cordellgarfield10@gmail.com.

About the tutor

Cordell is primarily an oil painter who uses traditional classical atelier techniques. Portraits and figurative work feature strongly in his art. As a contemporary painter, he uses both the traditional or modern whether it’s technique, subject or even an approach.

A full member of the Northampton Town and County Art Society, who has exhibited extensively within the county and beyond notably at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists. Cordell’s work is held in collections outside the UK and he was awarded the Peoples’ Choice Prize at the Alfred East Gallery as part of their Open 13 exhibition in 2013.

For more information on Cordell and his art practice, view his website: http://cordellgarfield.com/ or Facebook page: #cordellgarfieldfineart