Learn Acrylic Portrait Painting Using Photographs

Q: Can I select a photograph of my own choice?

Yes you can. However, it is recommended to keep at least 3-4 photographs handy so that you can select the most suitable one for painting.

Q: Can I reschedule the class in case I miss?

It is recommended to inform in advance to reschedule in case you are not able to attend.

Q: What if the student is unable to attend an upcoming class?

The student is required to inform the teacher about his absence from a particular session, two days prior to the class. In such a case, the teacher will reschedule the class and conduct the rescheduled class on or before the end (i.e. Saturday) of the ensuing week or such other time as may be mutually decided between the teacher and the student. In case the student misses to give two days prior notice about his absence to the teacher, then the decision to conduct another class for that student is completely based on the teacher’s discretion.

Q: What if the teacher wishes to reschedule a class?

In case the teacher is unavailable for the scheduled class, he/she will inform the students two days prior to the class. The teacher will conduct the rescheduled class on or before the end (i.e. Saturday) of the ensuing week or such other time as may be mutually decided between the teacher and the student.

Q: How long does it take to learn the techniques of acrylic painting?

It typically takes about 3 to 4 months to learn the basics of painting. How one innovates depends on the individuals' efforts and experimentation that one carries out.

Q: How long does it take for an artist to display his art at an exhibition?

It all depends, but it will take at least a year to really come up the curve and another 8 to 12 months to think about some themes and then execute them for a series for an exhibition. Again it depends on the student's dedication, practice and exploration, he or she puts in to reach their goals.

Beginner, Intermediate

by Chaitanya Sohani

15 Years Experience

Sold his paintings in over 15 countries in the world.

US $18 per class |

for 1-on-1, 90 mins class

Recommended: 1 class per week | 12-16 weeks to level up

Pay as you go, 2 classes at a time

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: English, Marathi

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Course Summary

In this online, live, 1-on-1 course for beginner and intermediate level students, one will learn to draw and paint a portrait of anyone using photograph. Although having basic drawing skills is an advantage, this course is designed for complete beginners. Students will also learn how to depict 3-dimensional shapes realistically with the help of shadow, mid tone and highlight shapes. Since the human face is composed of a variety of complex organic shapes, a good practice of portrait drawing and painting facilitates an easy venture into other types of visual arts such as still life, landscape, and architectural drawings.

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Chaitanya Sohani

Experience: 15 Years

From: India

Teacher Skill Keywords
Oil Painting, Sketching, Drawing, Fine Arts, Painting
Work Details
Founder, Freelancer Portait Painter - Vartika Arts

About the Course

This course predominantly introduces students to acrylic as a painting medium. It starts from the basics to educate students on the advanced methodologies of using acrylic. It begins with an introduction to color theory introducing students to the primary, secondary and complementary colors. It goes on to demonstrate to students creating transparency, opacity, intensity, or brightness by using colors. Moving on it teaches students about color contrast and attributes, such as interaction, harmony, psychology, mood. Following topics will be covered in this course-
1. How to select a photograph and prepare it for painting using basic editing tools. (30 minutes)
2. How to transfer photographs precisely onto a canvas/paper of any size using the grid method. (1 hour)
3. How to prepare skin tones in acrylic paints. (30 minutes)
4. Wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry painting methods in acrylics.
5. How to identify shadow, mid-tone, and highlight shapes, and paint accordingly to create a realistic 3-dimensional effect. (1 hour)
6. Important points to consider to bring likeness in the portrait painting and depict facial expressions accurately.

About the instructor: Having commissioned more than 70 portrait paintings so far, Chaitanya Sohani has art teaching experience in a variety of age groups and skill levels. Instead of copying the subject as it is, He particularly stresses applying the rules of color theory and composition to make the painting visually more attractive than the subject itself. Having experience with various mediums including watercolors, oil paints, graphite, charcoal, and pastels, his preferred medium of painting is acrylic paints, because of their versatility, water solubility, and ease of use. He focuses on teaching fundamentals such as color theory, composition, values, and forms while making the learning process more enjoyable. He teaches to help the enrolled students paint what they see + what they know + what they want, instead of making handmade copies of photographs.