FULL COLOUR COSTUMED PORTRAITURE IN OIL | REBECCA TAIT
Due to demand another week has been added
Dates: Mon 13th - Fri 17th July 2026
Dates: Mon 20th - Fri 24th July 2026
Times: 10am-4.30pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: Some portraiture experience
Please see detailed workshop information below
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aBOUT THE WORKSHOP
This exciting workshop will focus on the steps needed to create a portrait with accuracy and luminous colour. Highly detailed instruction on structural anatomy, the value of light and shadow as well as a unique approach to truly seeing colour will build the students confidence in all phases of portraiture.
During this dynamic 5 day workshop with Rebecca Tait, students can expect a deep, enjoyable dive into all aspects of full colour portraiture.
Day 1: Head, neck and shoulder anatomy will be discussed and taught in an entertaining, digestible way that enhances retention of the information. This will be followed by bold studies of colourfully wrapped skulls focusing on better understanding of how to turn colour on a structure.
Day 2: Work with the live costumed-model begins starting with how to produce an accurate grisaille.
Additionally, there will be fascinating colour theory discussions and painting demos.
Day 3: Basic colour study is started, seeing big colour, value, temperature and shapes first. The benefit of stepping back and adjusting initial decisions will be explained. Canvas will be fully covered in well thought out colour choices and accurate anatomy.
Day 4: Students will be heading from macro towards micro seeing. Sophisticated colour mixing will be explained.
Day 5: Fine details of anatomy are checked . All aspects of value, temperature, colour, chroma, placement, shape and edges are all put through final adjustments. Final critique and individual suggestions for advancement are suggested.
The art of the signature and how to support loose canvas
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During this 5 day workshop with Rebecca Tait, students can expect:
Day 1: Anatomy lesson of head and face structure using a life size fabric skull, with printed out information. {Rebecca teaches this in an entertaining, dynamic way that enhances retention of information!} This will be followed by grisaille studies of the model from different angles focusing on better understanding of their structure.
Day 2: Review anatomy of bones of head and neck. Final grisaille of model. Colour theory lesson and painting demos.
Day 3: Spine anatomy as well as face and neck muscles are reviewed. Basic colour study is started, seeing big colour, value, temperature and shapes first. The benefit of stepping back and adjusting initial decisions will be explained. Canvas will be fully covered in well thought out colour choices.
Day 4: Anatomy of shoulder region, clavicle and sternum are added. Students will be heading from macro towards micro seeing. Sophisticated colour mixing will be explained .
Day 5: Fine details of anatomy are checked . All aspects of value, temperature, colour, chroma, placement, shape and edges are all put through final adjustments. Final critique and individual suggestions for advancement are suggested. The art of the signature and how to support loose canvas are discussed.
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Carried out over 5 days
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All materials are provided. Here are the materials you will be working with:
15 specific professional Winsor Newton oil colours
Gray palette paper and tape
#2 Bristle Filbert Brush
Monarch finishing brush
Gamsol odourless mineral spirits
Very high quality custom fine weave oil primed portrait linen, pre toned
Towels & turp cups.
“Every portrait that is painted with feeling is a portrait of the artist, not of the sitter.”
