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These pencil portrait studies show us working to capture structure, tone, and personality. In our Bishop’s Stortford drawing sessions, students learn how to block in key shapes, build tonal value, and express character — all with just pencil and paper.
Whether you’re new to drawing or returning to the basics, our portrait workshops offer a calm space to build confidence and technique at your own pace.
Recent Posts
Painting this week.
Two sessions into this new larger-canvas, multi-session project with my spectacular, regular artists.
Painting snowdrops in watercolours
Painting with my lovely 99 year old client. Today we painted snowdrops, she is such a mindful artist.
Rolling Portrait Projects
Portraits are a hard subject to learn, but well worth the effort!
