Introduction to Portraiture in Oils (Sat-Sun, 9 & 10th Aug 2025)

Time: 10.30 to 16.30
Tutor: Georgia Mallin

Join Georgia on this summer weekend course for an engaging, accessible introduction to portraiture and develop your painting and drawing skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Venue:

The Essential School of Painting, Coburg Road, N22 6TZ.


Course description

This course offers two days of oil painting from life in our well-light main studio in Wood Green, London; perfect for immersing yourself in figurative painting from observation. Working with a model throughout the course you will work on the key skills that provide a foundation for painting and developing your practice.


The course will cover:
  • The basic proportions of the face and head
  • Transitioning from drawing to painting
  • Building volume through tonal values
  • Fundamental colour theory, including colour choices for painting ‘ skin tones’
Course Level:

The course is suitable for students of varying levels; all are welcome (beginners to experienced painters)

Materials:

All necessary materials, including brushes, paint, papering and solvent, are included with the exception of canvas (provided un-stretched) which you can purchase in studio.



About The Essential School Of Painting

The Essential School of Painting (ESOP) is an alternative art school based in Wood Green, London, specialising in painting and drawing classes taught by leading contemporary artists. The ESOP offers exciting, intellectually rigorous courses with the intention of advancing painting. Classes are available for all levels of experience.