Painting the Portrait from Life
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub
Immerse yourself in the art of portraiture with artist and expert guide, Damien Kurth. In this full day workshop, participants will learn to transform a blank canvas into a captivating likeness. Damien will guide artists through the essential fundamentals of painting from life, unlocking the secrets to capturing not just features, but the unique character of the subject.
The morning will begin with a quick but focused rundown on proportions, tone, and colour using a reference image. Then, it’s straight into a live portrait session—working from one sustained pose from a model. Both oils and acrylics will be available to use, and Damien will break down which works best for short to medium poses.
Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a practicing artist, this one-off workshop is a shared learning opportunity for all.
All materials will be supplied.
Damien is a longstanding and highly regarded collaborator of The Incubator. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Otago Polytechnic and Master of Fine Arts from Elam School of Fine Arts. Damien is also our tutor for our monthly Bare Minimum Life Drawing Group. Learn more about Damien here and check out more of his amazing artworks on his Instagram here.
