Discover Classes. Earn 10% Rewards.

Portrait Painting in Oil is unfortunately unavailable

Thankfully we have 4 other Portrait Classes for you to choose from. Check our top choices below or see all classes for more options.

Painting from Life: Alla Prima

Chelsea Classical Studio See all classes by this school @ 526 W 26th St, New York, NY

Develop fundamental painting skills in a direct-from-the-model class focused on draftsmanship, values, and color. With ongoing demonstrations and critique, you’ll practice mixing accurate color values and placing them effectively in your composition. Leave with stronger foundations for building confident, believable paintings from observation.

(288) All levels 16 and older
$40
Attend
+400 pts
Gift it!

Quick Small Scale Portrait Sculpture

The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art See all classes by this school @ 117 57th St, Brooklyn, NY

Students of all levels of experience will create small scale, portrait studies in clay using other students in the room as a model or provided example to copy from as a reference. Along the way students will gain a better appreciation for basic sculpture skills and for the anatomical relationships within the head. Instructor will also provide help and  examples or demonstrations as a guidance to the class. Students will be provided with clay to use during the class and with sculpture tools. No prior experience needed

(193) All levels 12 and older
$40
Attend
+400 pts
Gift it!

Mastering Art: Painting & Drawing with Maurizio Pellegrin

New York School of the Arts See all classes by this school @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Refine your artistic vision in a distinctive class led by renowned artist and mentor Maurizio Pellegrin. Explore painting, drawing, or both while receiving personalized guidance to grow your techniques, compositions, and conceptual framework. Open to all skill levels, this inspiring environment nurtures growth and creativity in every participant.

(92) All levels 18 and older
$450

11 sessions

Attend
+4500 pts
Gift it!

Creating Portraits

New York School of the Arts See all classes by this school @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Explore the craft of capturing the human essence through drawing and painting in this comprehensive class. Discover the practices of creating lifelike portraits as you step into techniques such as underdrawing, anatomy, paint application, and more. Tap into your creativity and develop your distinctive style under the guidance of experienced instructors at this prestigious school.

(92) All levels 18 and older
$450

22 sessions

Attend
+4500 pts
Gift it!
See all Portrait classes NYC

Portrait Painting in Oil

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • Earn 10% Rewards
  • Price Lock

    Secure your booking now and we'll match any price drop within 48 hours across all booking platforms, ensuring you never miss out on savings!

  • 197 East Broadway, New York, NY
  • over 7 sessions

Start Dates (0) $345/person

No upcoming dates are currently available.

Book a Private Group Event

Booking this class for a group? Find great private group events

Or see all Painting & Drawing Group Events

Explore group events and team building activities ranging from cooking, art, escape rooms, trivia, and more.

Class Description

Description

Working from a live model, students learn to distinguish facial bone structure and muscles beneath the skin and how they affect the colors on the surface. Basic proportion is covered, as well as the concept of warm and cool colors and how they apply to the mixing of skin tones. Students create a tonal portrait before experimenting with limited and extended palettes. 

Course includes short demos, as well as individual instruction and critique. All levels are welcome.

Required Materials:

Oil Paint

You can get your paints at any local art store. All paints are not created equal. Price does affect quality. If you already have student brand paints, the instructor recommend you try some higher quality paints.

Recommended Basic Colors:
  • Cadmium Red Medium (37ml tube)
  • Alizarin Crimson (37ml tube)
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium(37ml tube)
  • Cadmium Yellow light(37ml tube)
  • Phthalo Blue(37ml tube)
  • French Ultramarine blue(37ml tube)
  • Sap Green (37ml tubes)
  • Viridian Green (37ml tube)
  • Raw Umber (37ml tube)
  • Burnt Umber(37ml tube)
  • Yellow Ochre(37ml tube)
  • Titanium White (will need larger tube. 150 ml tube)
Recommended Additional Colors:
  • Indian Yellow (highly recommend)
  • Quinacridone Red (highly recommend)
  • Quinacridone Rose
  • Cerulean Blue
  • Mediterranean Blue
  • Cobalt Blue
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Raw sienna
Brushes

Brushes are best picked out in person so you can see and feel what you like.

Recommended Brushes:
  • Stiff Natural Bristle oil paint Brushes: #6 round, #8 Flat, #2 Filbert, #1 Bright
  • Soft Synthetic Sable oil paint Brushes: # 6 Round, #4 Flat, #2 Bright, #2/0 Round
Optional Brushes:
  • Small set of synthetic detail brushes
Tools and Materials

Oil Painting Supplies:
  • Odorless Turpenoid (1 pint or bigger)
  • Linseed oil (small amount)
  • One of these brush cleaners:
    • Brush cleaner soap (available at any art store)
    • Dawn dish soap
    • Murphy's oil soap (recommended)
General Supplies:
  • A paint box or tool box
  • Paper pallet
  • Palette knife
  • Canvas pad- 12” x 16” (recommended) or any size you prefer
  • 2 canvas- 18” x 24” (recommended) or any size you prefer
    Cotton rags and/or paper towels
  • 2 closable containers for your Turpenoid and linseed oil and for water.
(Recommended to use cleaned out food jars or purchase containers at the art store that clip onto your palette.)

Refund Policy

•WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS – Withdrawals and refunds are issued according to the schedule below. Students must complete a WITHDRAWAL FORM to request a refund or credit. Requests by telephone are not accepted. The withdrawal fee is $20. ***Workshops are non-refundable and date/time specific. Workshops cannot be rescheduled.
Credit card payment refunds are credited back to the original credit card used at the time of payment. All other forms of payment will be credited by check and mailed to the name and address on the Withdrawal Form. Refunds will be processed within six weeks of receipt of form.
The Art School reserves the right to require the withdrawal of any student whose conduct is deemed detrimental to the course.

•REFUND DEADLINES
2 business days before the 1st Class: 100% refund (less $20)
2 business days before the 2nd Class: 75% refund (less $20)
No refunds will be issued after the second class.
Please allow six weeks to process refunds. After the first class, the material fee and registration fee will not be refunded. In case of a Medically Certified illness, a refund will be issued after receipt of physician’s documentation. The value of the refund will be for the balance of the remaining class sessions.

•COURSE CANCELLATIONS – If a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, registrants will be notified by email or phone within 24 – 48 hours before the first class. Registrants will be given the opportunity to transfer to another class or issued a refund. Refunds will include the total cost of the course fee, including registration and materials fees (if applicable).

Reviews of Classes at Educational Alliance Art School (29)

(4.1-star rating across 29 reviews)

This class: 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews

  • Portrait Painting in Oil

    Loved the class! Loved Julie!) nice atmosphere. Huge progress in my painting) Elena
  • Portrait Painting in Oil

  • Portrait Painting in Oil

  • Portrait Painting in Oil

See reviews for other classes at Educational Alliance Art School
loading...
Hide Reviews

Similar Classes

Benefits of Booking Through CourseHorse

  • Booking is safe. When you book with us your details are protected by a secure connection.
  • Lowest price guaranteed. Classes on CourseHorse are never marked up.
  • This class will earn you 3450 points. Earn 10% back in reward points!

Educational Alliance Art School

Educational Alliance is a vibrant, dynamic community organization serving New Yorkers from all walks of life.

The Educational Alliance serves 50,000 people a year, with programs that include preschool and after-school programs for children from low-income families to senior centers for isolated older...
View school profile
Educational Alliance Art School
Vetted by CourseHorse

A verified NYC educator.

Loading...