Figure & Portrait Painting with David Shevlino

The Expressive Figure & Portrait with David Shevlino

Oil Painting Workshop April 2027

Join master artist David Shevlino for an exclusive, 4-day masterclass in expressive-yet-lifelike figurative painting.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to receive personalized, 1-on-1 guidance that will transform how you approach realist painting.

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Learn to balance realism with expressive brushwork

01 / The portrait

Master the art of bringing portraits to life through bold, confident brushwork. Rather than getting lost in minor details, you’ll learn to build strong structure and form using large brushes and purposeful, visible strokes.

02 / Figure painting part one

Translate your portraiture techniques to a full nude figure. This session covers key principles of anatomy, composition, and color mixing, keeping expressive, confident brushwork at the heart of the process.

03 / Figure painting part two

Deepen your study of the figure by integrating defined drapery and targeted final touches. David will demonstrate how to ensure your artwork retains energy, structure, and bold expressiveness through to completion.

    • Board to paint on

    • Solvent for thinning and brush cleaning

    • Easel

    • Model included in cost

    • Glass paint mixing pallet

  • Workshop takes place 11:00 to 18:00 daily

    19th April
    Introduction to the portrait in oil.

    20th April
    Portrait in oil continued.

    21st April
    Introduction to the nude figure in oil: Pose 1

    22nd April
    Introduction to the nude figure in oil: Pose 2

    23rd April
    Introduction to the nude figure in oil: Pose 2 continued.

  • Is this course suitable for beginners?
    Yes, all levels are welcome and David is happy to tailor his advice according to your individual level.

    What materials are included?
    You will be provided with a ready-primed surface to paint on, an easel, a mixing palette and solvents for brush cleaning and thinning. Please feel free to bring your own painting surface and palette of choice if you have something specific you like to work with.

    You can bring your own paints, oil/medium and brushes or borrow ours for a €5 surcharge for the entire course.

    Can I get a refund if I cancel?
    Because this 4-day art workshop is a fixed-date event involving significant upfront non-refundable planning, international artist travel, and material allocations, all workshop ticket purchases are final and non-refundable.

    At our sole discretion, if a participant cancels their registration and we are subsequently able to fill the vacated spot from the waitlist, we may grant a refund of the workshop fee. Please note: The organizer is under no obligation to seek a replacement participant, actively market the open spot, or offer a refund under this provision. A refund will only be considered after the replacement participant has completed full payment.

    Where is the workshop taking place?
    Workshop is held at PAKD Gallery Berlin, An Der Mole 10317.

    Any other questions?
    Please reach out to peter@pakd-gallery.com

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