Mixing Skin Tones & Painting a Portrait Detail - Start Soft, Paint Confidently

Thu, 20 Nov 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

✨ A gentle, hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to mix soft, romantic skin tones from primary colors using either acrylics or water mixable oils; and paint a single expressive facial feature (like lips, a nose, or a smile with teeth) from a photo reference. This session is perfect for beginner and light-intermediate painters who want to bring more life, softness, and story into their portraits without needing a huge range of fancy materials or advanced techniques.

✅ What You'll Learn:

🖌 How to Mix Soft, Romantic Skin Tones with Just Primary Colors

>guidance step-by-step through mixing gentle skin tones using only the three primary colors, making the process easy and inclusive - no specialty paints needed. You’ll see how to create warm, glowing tones that work beautifully with both acrylics and water mixable oils.

👄 Painting a Tricky Feature: The Truth About Teeth

>learn how to paint a natural-looking smile and understand why teeth aren’t actually white and what colors to use instead to avoid a harsh or artificial look. This part is always surprising and eye-opening for students!

🎨 Blending & Detail Tips for a Dreamy Finish

>show how to use soft brushwork and subtle blending to add light, depth, and emotion making your feature feel gentle and expressive.