Description
This 6 week course will provide instruction on creating realistic paintings based on photographs. Students will learn various strategies for creating photo-based paintings that have a balance of realism and personal expression.
Students will provide their own source images or use some from Nicole’s collection. This course will be geared towards portraiture but landscape, still life or other source images are welcome.
Images can be emailed to hello@nullnicolewilliford.com at least 24 hours before the workshop so that she can prepare and print the images.
This course will provide the basics to a beginner or build on an experienced artist’s knowledge. It will benefit anyone who wants to explore the special qualities that result from painting from a photo.
About the instructor:
Nicole Williford is a representational painter living in Portland, OR. Trained in traditional portrait painting, her work spans from tight realism to abstract color fields. For Williford, art making is a practice of meditation as well as a method of processing the overwhelming stimulation present in day to day life. Her work revolves around personal narratives, nostalgia and identity.
About the classroom space:
Ulna studio is a creative space located on the 2nd floor of the Portland Storage Building at 215 SE Morrison St. There is elevator access upon arrival for your in-person class, but exiting students have the option to walk down a stairway.
We offer a 50% discount to Black, Indigenous, and Trans folks, use the coupon code MAGENTA at check out.