Figure & Portrait Painting

with Mustafa Özel

27th - 31st January 2027

Oil Painting Workshop 27th - 31st January 2027

Join master artist Mustafa Özel for an exclusive, 5-day masterclass in expressive oil portraiture and individual form, color, and tone. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to receive personalized, 1-on-1 guidance that will transform how you capture human emotion and bring depth to your figurative painting.

BOOK YOUR SPACE

Figure & Portrait in Oils

with Mustafa Özel

Expression through structure & beautiful shape design

01 / The portrait

Master the art of portraiture with Mustafa. Learn to capture deep expression and uncanny believability, gaining precise control over form design to elevate your work beyond imitation.

02 / Figure painting part one

Push your art further: master stylized anatomy and express vivid flesh tones. Learn to leverage subtle color shifts and dynamic contrast to create vibrant skin without muddy, over-blended tones.

03 / Figure painting part two

Elevate your figurative work with the perfect balance of detail and expression. Master knowing where to push high finish and where to retain fresh brushwork, capturing the full richness and tactile texture of oil paint.

    • Gesso primed oil painting paper

    • Solvent for thinning and brush cleaning

    • Easel

    • Glass paint mixing pallet

    • Professional life model fee included

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

    Wednesday 27th January
    Introduction to the portrait in oil

    Thursday 28th January
    Portrait in oil continued

    Friday 29th January
    Introduction to the nude figure in oil: Pose 1

    Saturday 30th January
    Nude figure in oil: Pose 2

    Sunday 31st January
    Nude figure in oil: Pose 2 continued

  • Is this course suitable for beginners?
    Yes, all levels are welcome and Mustafa 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 €10 surcharge for the entire course.

    Can I get a refund if I cancel?
    Because this 5-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.

    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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