Introduction to Portrait Painting

Join our group portrait painting workshop and learn how to use acrylics on fabric to enhance your embroidery! We’ll cover everything from tracing portraits and mixing perfect skin tones to mastering essential painting techn iques. Here’s what we’ll explore:

• Materials: We’ll guide you through the use of acrylic paints, different brush sizes, and fabric selection.

• Application Techniques: Learn brush handling and how to apply colors to create depth and realism.

• Layering and Blending: Discover how to layer paints effectively and blend colors for smooth transitions.

Materials to Bring:

• Acrylic paints: White, black, blue, yellow, burnt sienna, crimson

• Brush sizes: 0, 2, 4, and 6

• A nice white cotton fabric

• A pen or pencil for marking

• A bowl of clean water

• A piece of cloth for wiping brushes

This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to use acrylics as a medium to elevate their embroidery projects!