Course overview

Discover the art of portrait painting with our Art Practical: Learn to Paint Portraits course. Learn techniques for capturing likeness and expression in your paintings. Ideal for artists of all levels looking to develop their portrait painting skills.

Course description

Art Practical: Learn to Paint Portraits is designed to teach participants the skills and techniques needed to create lifelike portraits. This course covers essential topics such as understanding facial proportions, capturing expressions, and using colour effectively in portrait painting. Participants will learn how to work with different mediums, including oils, acrylics, and watercolours, to create dynamic and expressive portraits. The course includes practical demonstrations, guided practice, and individual feedback to help students develop their skills and refine their artistic style. By the end of the course, participants will have completed several portrait paintings and gained the confidence to continue exploring portraiture. This course is ideal for artists of all levels who want to develop their portrait painting skills.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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