2–day Oil Portrait Painting Workshop
October 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am – October 12, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
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with Ione Hunter-Gordon
Discover the timeless art of portraiture with the rich and expressive medium of oil paint. Whether you’re a beginner eager to master the fundamentals or an experienced artist seeking to refine your technique, this workshop offers a hands-on, immersive journey into capturing the human face with depth, emotion, and character.
Together, we’ll explore the essential elements of portrait painting including facial proportions and structure, colour mixing, brushwork, and the subtle play of light and shadow. Working with a live model, you’ll be guided step by step through the process of creating an ‘alla prima’ (wet-on-wet) oil portrait.
What to expect from this two-day workshop:
- Facial proportions & structure – build a strong foundation for realistic portraits
- Colour mixing & brush techniques – bring warmth and personality to your work
- Light & shadow – create depth and sculptural form
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED!
Tickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold.
£140 a person
Max. 10 spaces
All materials will be provided; canvas, paintbrushes, paint & mixing mediums.
About Ione
Ione trained at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy from 2011–14. Here, she immersed herself in the traditional methods of drawing and painting inspired by the techniques of nineteenth-century artists. After completing her studies, she had the privilege of teaching at the Florence Academy of Art. Upon moving back to London, she continued to work as an instructor at the London Atelier of Representational Art.
Ione’s work has been exhibited in London, Italy and America. She continues to paint portraits and landscapes in and around her home in Sudbury, Suffolk.
