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Painting · Intermediate – Advanced

Oil Painting: Portraits

Color temperature, modeling, and likeness. Build a portrait from imprimatura through finishing glazes with a seasoned oil painter.

Teacher
Craig Erskine
Location
Murray Hill
Schedule
Fridays · 1–4pm · 8 weeks
Starts
Starts Jun 6
About the class

What you'll do in 1–4pm.

This class is built around practice. Each session opens with a short demo, then dedicated studio time with one-on-one instruction. We finish with a brief group critique — generous, specific, and optional.

No experience is required for first-time students. Returning students can pick up wherever their last term left off — Craig Erskineadapts each session to who's in the room.

Weekly schedule

Week 1
Orientation & first marks
Week 2
Material studies
Week 3
Building structure
Week 4
Working from reference
Week 5
Refinement & critique
Week 6
Finished pieces & show

What to bring

A supply list is sent the week before class. The studio provides easels, drawing boards, and basic materials. Bring an apron and a willingness to make a mess.