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In this session we focused on more pencil portrait studies. Working from reference photos, students practised measuring proportions, building structure, and adding subtle shading to create realistic, balanced drawings. Each stage showed real progress, from initial outlines to fully refined portraits.
Whether you’re a total beginner or wanting to refresh your skills, we’ve got a portrait challenge waiting for you.
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Time and dates to suit you.
Great Hallingbury Art Studio. Bishop’s Stortford.
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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!