Overview

Painting the Portrait in Oils

SATURDAY I 12:30 – 3:00 PM I OCT 3 – NOV 21, 2026 I (8 WKS)

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE with Amy Gibson– Painting the Portrait in Oils invites students to explore the art of portraiture through a direct painting approach. Ideal for beginner to intermediate artists, this class focuses on creating a portrait with confidence while developing a deeper understanding of form, value, color, and likeness.
Students will learn how to accurately capture facial features, mix realistic skin tones, establish strong value relationships, and convey the illusion of three-dimensional form. Through demonstrations, individualized instruction, and hands-on practice, students will gain a solid foundation of a quick and direct painting style while strengthening their observational skills and artistic voice.
Whether you are new to portrait painting or looking to build upon previous experience, this class offers a supportive environment to develop technical skills and create compelling, expressive oil portraits. M $175 NM $200

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INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY

Amy Gibson

Amy Gibson, b. 1976 in Alliance Ohio.  Amy received her B.F.A from the University of Akron in 1999. She currently teaches at Cuyahoga Valley Art Center in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio. She also offers private lessons. Ten of her works are archived for the moon as part of the Lunar Codex Project. Her artwork has been featured in Fine Art Connoisseur and American Art Collector Magazine.  She has shown in PTFN at the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, Teaching Artists at the Cameron Museum of Art, and her work is Internationally collected. She loves teaching and helping people reach their goals. She is represented by 33 Contemporary Gallery in Miami.

Website: www.amygibsonart.com