PORTRAIT PAINTING MASTERCLASS | CHARLES MIANO

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15 Jun

Dates: Mon-Fri, 18-22nd Aug 2025
Times: 10am-5pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: Basic understanding of oil painting

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aBOUT THE WORKSHOP

During this week Miano will share the painting method he uses to create stunning and lifelike portraits in oil. With his fun and informative approach to teaching he will show you how to realise your full potential of seeing as an artist. Miano will highlight his special “sprezzatura” style which distinguishes his work as both studied and bold.

Great portraits have more than a good likeness. They can capture beauty and the spirit of the sitter. The light effects can be stunning, the flesh tones beautiful and the compositions dynamic! In this workshop we will study the structures and forms of the head as well as the disciplines that achieve great a great design and colour harmony. You will learn how to mix paint using a proven system for capturing nature. We will also discuss the elements of composition that will allow the student to set up a strong and dynamic design as well as pursue the all important “light effects” that make a painting captivating and alluring.

Charles will show artists his “Golden Age” palette mixtures for creating life-like portraits in oil in the grand manner of Rembrandt and the Old Masters. He will guide you along step by step through the process of painting a portrait with demonstrations, short lectures, and individual critiques over the course of an entire 5 days.

Miano Method blends a perfect balance of an abstract, free approach with traditional studio techniques. Unleash your power of personal expression while maintaining the beauty and naturalness of classical realism.

- Discover Charles Miano’s unique portrait painting method, blending classical realism with expressive freedom.
- Learn to “see as an artist”, refining your ability to observe light, form, and colour with clarity and intention.
- Explore Miano’s “sprezzatura” style, a fusion of boldness and studied technique that brings portraits to life.
- Understand the structures and anatomy of the head to create accurate and expressive portraits.
- Study principles of great portrait design, including composition, balance, and dynamic structure.
- Master Miano’s “Golden Age” palette, inspired by the Old Masters, for mixing harmonious and lifelike flesh tones.
- Use proven colour mixing systems to effectively capture light and achieve luminous effects in oil.
- Learn to control values and edges for greater visual impact and atmospheric depth.
- Benefit from step-by-step demonstrations, informative mini-lectures, and personal critiques throughout the 5 days.
- Find a balance between classical discipline and personal expression, guided by a passionate and experienced tutor.
5 day masterclass
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