Master the Art of Portraiture in Oil at Art Bias
Unlock your artistic potential and refine your oil painting skills with an immersive Portraiture in Oil Workshop at Art Bias. Led by acclaimed artist Aina Clotas, this two-day intensive workshop will guide participants through the fundamentals of portrait painting from a live model. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience with oil paints, this workshop is designed to help you elevate your technique.
Workshop Details
📅 Dates:
- Saturday, March 1, 2025: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday, March 2, 2025: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
⏳ Total Hours: 9 hours (includes a one-hour lunch break on Saturday)
📍 Venue: Art Bias – 1700 Industrial Road, San Carlos, CA
🎨 Class Size: 5 – 10 students
💰 Fee: $285 (includes model fees)
What You’ll Learn
🔹 Day 1: Understanding head structure, light and form, and establishing big areas of color.
🔹 Day 2: Refining details, rendering form, and applying final touches.
Aina will provide live demonstrations, paint alongside participants, and offer individualized feedback throughout the workshop.
Meet the Instructor: Aina Clotas
Aina Clotas is a renowned figurative oil painter from Catalonia, Spain. She holds a BFA from Universitat de Barcelona and trained at the Barcelona Academy of Art, where she later became an instructor. She has taught at the Florence Academy of Art in Sweden and currently teaches at College of San Mateo. Aina’s work is inspired by 19th-century atelier methods and cinematic language, and she has exhibited internationally in Spain, the U.S., Portugal, Canada, and Estonia. Learn more about her work at www.ainaclotas.com.
Registration & Policies
🔗 Register HERE
📜 Materials List: Available via the ticket link.
🚗 Parking: Available at Art Bias and surrounding streets.
📧 Questions? Contact Terra@artbias.org
📜 Cancellation Policy: Withdrawals two weeks prior to the workshop are eligible for a refund. After that date, no refunds will be issued.
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to learn from a master artist and develop your skills in portraiture and oil painting. Reserve your spot today!
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