Workshops
Portrait Sketch: From Graphite to Oil Painting
Wethersfield Academy for the Arts - Wethersfield, CT
June 2-4 (3 days)
9:30am – 4pm • Friday, Saturday & Sunday
In this three day workshop, we will explore various approaches to the art of portrait sketch. Each day will have a single six hour pose, progressing from drawing on day one, grisaille painting on day two, and full color painting on day three. This will allow artists to gradually build up to a full color palette while maintaining the basic fundamentals of portrait drawing and paint handling. The morning will consist of a thorough demonstration from Kathryn and transition to individualized critiques.
All skill levels welcome - artists are welcome to draw all three days if preferred.
Salisbury Art Space - Salisbury, MD
June 10-12 (2 days)
10am – 4:30pm • Saturday & Sunday
In this two-day workshop, artists will be guided through the process of drawing a naturalistic portrait from life with artist Kathryn Engberg. Working in graphite, artists will draw and render a head with a particular emphasis on capturing an accurate likeness; anatomy and skull structure; and rendering naturalistic form and light effect. Instruction will be provided in the form of demonstrations, lectures, and individual critiques. All skill levels are welcome.
Grand Central Atelier - Ridgewood, NY
June 26 – 30, 2023 (Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm)
Kathryn and Tsultrim will guide artists through a direct portrait painting approach in this five-day workshop. Starting directly on the canvas allows for a more organic composition, stronger color harmonies, and deliberate edge qualities. There will be an emphasis on the following:
-Capturing a model’s likeness to improve one’s observation
-Translating how light interacts with forms to paint convincing three dimensional forms using a full color palette
-Composition to emphasize holistic view
Kathryn and Tsultrim will alternate during each day to provide a thorough demonstration and individualized critiques, giving artists plenty of time to observe the entire process with each instructor, and to practice the techniques discussed.
Artists are welcome to draw and transfer to canvas if preferred.