Painting: The Art of the Portrait

Portraits are more than faces—they're stories told in shape, color, and emotion. In this hands-on painting class, high school artists will dive into the process of building expressive, layered portraits from the ground up. Learn how to capture realistic proportions, mix skin tones, and bring depth and personality to your work through color, contrast, and detail.

Whether you're painting yourself, a friend, or an imagined face, you'll explore what it means to reveal identity through art—one layer at a time.  Come as you are, and leave with the skills (and confidence) to paint portraits that truly speak.

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4-week class

Date and Time:  Sundays, April 26th - May 17th, 1:00-3:00pm 

Instructor: Madi Martin

Age: 16+

Class Fee: $120

Materials: Included

Location: Edwardsville Arts Center, 340 Montclaire Ave. in Edwardsville