MIRROR THE MASTERS :: Realist Portrait Copying Workshop

Realist Artist Anael Hester shares her learned methods from one the few Ateliers in the world ( Swedish Academy of Realist Art )that teaches comparative techniques from the Masters.

Sharpen your eye. Deepen your technique. Connect with the Masters.

Join me for a hands-on workshop where we’ll study and replicate realist portrait drawings and paintings by the great masters of the past. This timeless practice is one of the most effective ways to grow as an artist—no matter your preferred medium.

Copying masterworks trains your eye to truly see—refining your sense of proportion, value, form, and subtle detail. It also deepens your understanding of composition, mark-making, and how the masters handled their tools. These insights often lead to breakthroughs in your own creative work, whether you’re a painter, illustrator, sculptor, or digital artist.

You’ll be provided with a curated selection of master portraits to choose from, or you’re welcome to bring your own.
(If bringing your own, please choose a representational portrait created from life—not a photo.)

Just bring a pencil and sketchbook.

€35 per person - please WhatsApp +351 963 790 777 for more details and to secure your spot.

We are allowing up to 3 hours.
Taught in English.
Drinks & snacks provided.