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Embrace the Vibrancy of Expressive Portrait Painting in Various Styles! Immerse yourself in the dynamic and spontaneous world of Alla Prima painting with our transformative workshop, designed to liberate you from the meticulous constraints of traditional portrait painting. Led by the renowned artist Zin Lim, this workshop invites artists of all skill levels to explore the fascinating process of creating vivid, expressive portraits imbued with a unique personal essence.

What You Will Gain:

In-Depth Exploration: Master the core principles of portrait painting, from understanding proportion and gesture to unraveling complex value systems.
Creative Process: Learn the art of making captivating brush marks, choosing a harmonious yet striking color palette, and designing compositions that reflect your artistic identity.
Hands-On Experience: Bring your visions to life with direct guidance as you paint four Alla Prima portraits based on carefully selected photo references. Through expressive techniques and detailed stage breakdowns, you’ll watch your portraits come alive with emotion and depth.

Why This Workshop Is Unmissable:

Expert Guidance: Zin Lim brings his extensive experience and nuanced understanding of expressive portraiture to lead you on this artistic journey.
Skill Enhancement: Tailored to accommodate and challenge artists at all levels, this workshop is a golden opportunity to refine your skills or develop a new, vibrant style.
Unique Learning Opportunity: This workshop is more than a learning experience; it’s a chance to transform your artistic perspective and technique under the mentorship of a master artist.

Embark on this enriching journey to expand your portrait painting skills beyond boundaries. Secure your spot today and step into a world where each brushstroke brings you closer to mastering the art of expressive portraiture.

Workshop Breakdown:

Day 1: Dive into the realm of classic portraiture, where traditional techniques meet modern expression.
Day 2: Experience the fluidity and charm of the Impressionist style, focusing on the interplay of light and color.
Day 3: Unleash your creativity with the bold and expressive strokes of Expressionism, capturing the raw essence of your subject.
Day 4: Integrate and synthesize the techniques learned over the previous three days. Focus on developing a unique, personal style through hands-on practice. This day will be dedicated to creating a final portrait that combines elements from classic portraiture, Impressionism, and Expressionism, allowing each artist to explore and develop their individual artistic voice.

Material List:

Oil Paint: Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Pthalo Green (or Viridian), Burnt (or Raw) Umber, Ivory Black (any brand)
Canvas: Minimum of four stretched canvases or canvas pads (about 12x16 inches, smooth surface preferred) as you will be creating one painting each day.
Brushes: Various sizes of flat brushes (natural or synthetic hair, any brand, maintaining good shape)
Palette Knife: Sharp
Palette: Palette pad or any wooden/plastic/glass palette
Medium: Pure, odorless 'Linseed oil', 'Sunflower oil', or 'Safflower oil' (similar smell and texture to normal cooking oil) in a jar. Avoid fast-drying mediums like Liquin or Galkyd.
Cleaning Supplies: Paper towels, rags, or puppy pads (Zin uses Puppy pads or paint-drop: Supper-Tuff)
For a healthy study environment, please avoid using fast-drying, smelly, or toxic mediums.

Testimonials: "I enjoyed it. I'm frankly very tired of doing hyper-realistic drawings—it's just not that relaxing. I will stick with expressive figure drawing for a while and see if I can improve. I would be very interested in taking another class, especially expressive portraits." - Michael M.

"Thank you so much for teaching this class! The majority of my drawing classes in the past have focused very much on representation. Learning more expressive techniques from you has been enlightening and truly a joy. I appreciate your time and the thoughtfulness you put into this course." - Katie K.

"This was amazing. I learned so much. Most of all, drawing in this way is much more a state of mind than I realized. Thank you, Zin!" - Nathan A.

About the Instructor: Zin Lim (www.instagram.com/zinlimart)

Teaching & Lectures:

12 years at the Graduate School of Fine Art, The Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA, USA.
150+ workshops, masterclasses, and lectures at schools, companies, and organizations worldwide.

Awards:

7 'Best of Show' awards at international and US national competitions.

Exhibitions:

50+ solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the USA, South Korea, and UAE.

Education:

MFA in Fine Art, Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA, USA
BFA in Industrial Design, Hongik University, Seoul, South Korea

Zin Lim-Expressive Portrait Painting Workshop: Master Various Styles