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Learning to draw faces can feel daunting, but with the right approach it becomes an exciting and rewarding challenge.
In our studio in Bishop’s Stortford, we break the process down into simple, achievable steps — from blocking in shapes and understanding proportions, to shading and capturing expression.
These recent sessions focused on working with charcoal to build tone and structure, giving students the confidence to see their portraits really take shape.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, our workshops make learning portrait drawing accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring.
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Young artists
Just look at what some of my younger artists have been creating at The Arthouse Oasis!
We’ve been painting a legend in the studio.
(I don’t mean Dame Judi Dench was in the studio, but you know what I mean!)
Well, they’re finally finished! 😍
We’ve been working on these beautiful Rococo-inspired oil paintings for quite some time now, and just look at them!
