Three-Day Adult Workshop: The Expressive Portrait with Chantel Barber

Guest Artist Workshop:  The Expressive Portrait with Chantel Barber

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How do we create expressive portraits? It begins with understanding inspiration vs. reproduction. This three-day workshop is designed to change the way you view your reference, helping you to convey emotionally impactful paintings.

Chantel will share tips and techniques learned from over twenty-five years of working in the acrylic medium. Her gentle teaching style will enrich the painting skills of beginners and advanced artists alike, as she demonstrates painting the portrait from reference photos without losing the energy and vitality of working from life. Students may bring their own photographs, but Chantel will have some on hand if needed. Chantel will work in acrylics, but oil & acrylic painters are both welcome

Specifically, students will learn about essential materials and how to use them, what photographs make the best references…