WORKSHOP: PORTRAIT PAINTING MADE EASIER OCT. 10 - 11

A Two-day Workshop by Gene Dillard
Sponsored by Ellis County Art Association
406 West Franklin Street, Waxahachie, TX,
October 10 and 11

Portrait painting is not easy. But, it’s not as difficult as some think. The goal of this workshop is to make it easier for those who are experienced and easier for those who are not so experienced. Either way, it will be fun for all.

The workshop will be an exciting look into some of the fine points of painting portraits from life, especially mastering flesh tones. Great emphasis is given to managing the four properties of color: value, hue, intensity and temperature as they apply to accurately capturing likenesses in portraiture.

Two full days will be packed with demonstrations and hands-on instruction. Use of live models is incorporated to provide the ultimate visual aid for easy step-by-step painting processes for both aspiring and advanced attendees. Instruction will be in oil on canvas. Once signed up, you will be provided with a materials list.

Gene is an award-winning artist who has taught art at Southern Methodist University, University of North Texas and The Art Institute of Dallas. Additionally, he has conducted workshops at several other major universities. He holds art degrees from the University of Texas and Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. Currently, he owns and operates Rail Station Studios and Gallery in the Downtown Arts District of Plano, Texas. Nine local artists exhibit their work in the gallery where painting one-on-one portrait classes are also conducted. He is past president of Plano Art Association and current president of The Collaborative Arts of Plano.

Fee: $250
Register here: https://square.link/u/ObpPsLNf

Dates are October 10 and 11, 2025
9:00 - 4:00 with lunch break from 12;00-1:00

Location:
406 West Franklin Street, Waxahachie, TX,
Gene Dillard for instructor information
gene@legacyportraitpainters.com
**www.legacyportraitpainters.com**
214-403-9171