Portrait Painting in Oil For Beginners with Tylor McNeil

In this portrait painting workshop we’ll explore the Zorn palette and how working with a limited range of colors can help you understand flesh tones, use your brushwork economically, and see why value is central to a successful painting.

Even though portrait painting is the most challenging of all subjects to paint, I will be by your side to equip you with actionable steps that you will be able to take into your personal practice!

Whether you’ve never used oil paints before or you’re a professional oil painter, this workshop will offer new insights and techniques to level up your understanding of portrait painting using the direct method.

If you’re ready to step out of your comfort zone and grow your skills, sign up while spots are still available.

Material List:

Paint

• Ivory Black
• Titanium White
• Cadmium Red Medium or Napthol Red
• Yellow Ochre

Brushes

• Hog bristle flats or synthetic (sizes 4, 6, 8)
• Synthetic or sable rounds (sizes 2, 4, 6) for details (optional)
• Filbert brush (size 6 or 8) (optional)
• Fan brush (optional)

Medium / Solvent

• Refined linseed oil and Gamsol (optional)

Supports

• 1 primed cotton canvas or primed panel (8″ x 10″ or 11″ x 14″)
  (More than one is optional)

Palette & Mixing

• Wooden or glass palette (optional)
• Metal palette knives (small or medium) for mixing (optional)

Provided Materials

Safety & Cleanup

• Rubber gloves (size medium)
• Glass containers with lids for solvent and proper disposal
• Brush cleaner / hand soap
• Well-ventilated workspace

Painting Aids

• Easel (tabletop)
• Cup for medium
• Paper towels
• Gamsol
• Refined linseed

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