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Portrait practice in oils — and no, we’re not chasing likeness here, just learning how to paint skin tones with confidence!This is perfect for beginners who want to explore the basics of portrait painting in a relaxed, step-by-step way. We focus on colour mixing, brushwork, light and shadow — with a good dose of playfulness and no pressure to be perfect 
Private sessions are available at times that suit you — ideal if you’re curious about portraits and want to try something new in a calm, supportive setting 
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Learn to paint portraits
Painting portraits isn’t easy, but it is an amazing way to learn colour mixing, colour charts, proportion, and brush technique.
Painting at 99 years old
At 99 years old, it’s such a treat to paint with her, and she can concentrate better than I can!
Painting Abstracts
A playful mixed media session exploring texture, colour and experimentation.
