Pre-Raphaelite Style Workshop
15th-16th February 2025
Saturday and Sunday
9.30am – 4.30pm
Workshop £180

The Workshop

Recreate this vibrant and expressive Pre-Raphaelite Style portrait by Louis Smith, inspired by the serene, lowered gaze characteristic of Pre-Raphaelite art—a pose cherished by many artists of that era.

This vibrant painting celebrates a loose, expressive style, skillfully blending the dynamic influences of Fauvism and Impressionism with bold, contemporary colour palettes. The striking contrast between the cool, serene tones and the fiery, high-chroma hues of the hair brings the portrait to life, radiating energy and captivating depth.

Grisaille underpainting

We will be working on top of a black and white underpainting pre-printed onto canvas. Don’t worry if your a beginner the drawing is already done. We will learn how to draw on future courses.

The Academy Class

If you’re considering enroling in the Academy Portrait Painting Course 25-26, this workshop offers an excellent opportunity to experience the academy first-hand before committing.
As an added bonus, the cost of the Pre-Raphaelite workshop will be fully deducted from the Portrait Painting Course when you decide to join. READ MORE

Here are some snapshots from our recent workshop, where students worked on a master copy of Lady Agnew by John Singer Sargent. As you can see, the participants achieved impressive results, capturing the elegance and depth of Sargent’s masterpiece beautifully

Check out the incredible results from the Lady Agnew Workshop HERE

Beginners and experienced people are welcome. Understanding is key and nobody gets left behind. Each student will be helped until they grasp the principles of the lesson. Louis will be demonstrating each step in front of the group and on students work if needed.
Louis Smith studied Classical Art in Florence and has exhibited his work in the National Portrait Gallery and Royal Society of Portrait Painters.

Materials Included

Easel
Palette
Palette knife
Medium holder
Medium
Thinners
Prepared Canvas
Kitchen roll
Paints Cadmium Yellow, Cad Red, Alizarin Crimson, Violet, French Ultramarine, Viridian, Burnt Umber, Ivory Black and White.

If you need good quality brushes then Rosemerry Bravura Long Flat brushes are a good choice, please click the link below.

IMPORTANT! Choose the LONG HANDLED BRUSHES.
Sizes 0,1,2,4,6,8,10,12 are a good starting range.
https://www.rosemaryandco.com/oil-brushes/bravura-bristle

CONTACT

If you have any questions about the workshop feel free to call or message us