Painting the Portrait from Life
Sat, Oct 10
|The Painted Leopard
Learn to capture more than a likeness. Explore portrait drawing from both a live model and photographic reference while developing proportion, structure, value, and expression.
Time & Location
Oct 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
The Painted Leopard, 203 S Smith Rd, suite 103b Tempe, AZ 85288, USA
About the event
Portrait Drawing: From Life & Photos
Learn to draw portraits with greater confidence, accuracy, and expression in this hands-on portrait class exploring two essential ways of working: from life and from photographic reference.
Students will work from a live model as well as photographs, learning how to observe the structure of the head, establish accurate proportions, simplify complex features, create convincing form through light and shadow, and capture the character of the person rather than simply copying what they see.
Throughout the class, we’ll explore how drawing from life differs from drawing from a photograph—and how the skills developed through direct observation can make your photo-based portraits stronger, more dimensional, and more expressive.
Through demonstrations, guided exercises, and individual feedback, students will develop a practical approach they can continue using for future portraits.
Beginner-friendly, with plenty to explore for artists looking to strengthen their portrait drawing skills.
Tickets
Individual Ticket
Includes reference pack, workshop, and virtual recording of the instruction & demonstration
$59.00
+$1.48 ticket service fee
Virtual Ticket
Participate anywhere with this virtual option. Photos of the model will be provided at the beginning of class- sketch along or watch the instruction. Video is recorded and can be watched for 30 days.
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Frame
Complete your piece with a beautiful & unique frame
From $25.00 to $45.00
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
$29.00
+$0.73 ticket service fee
$45.00
+$1.13 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00