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Painting The Portrait From Life 
July 16-19
El Puerto de Santa Maria, Spain 

The four day workshop will concentrate on  traditional and contemporary approaches relating to painting the portrait from life.  Each day will start with Jacob doing a lecture and demonstration pertaining to relevant topics and skills in the various stages of a portrait painting(one warm light demo, one cool light demo, and one expressive quick study).  
During the course the participants will paint three or more portrait paintings from observation giving them an opportunity to work through the principles covered in the workshop to give a greater understanding.

Main topics covered during the workshop;
-composition

-accurate drawing (proportions)

-value control (benefits of the 5 value system)

-edge control

-warm light portrait vs a cool light portrait

-importance of proper temperature shifts
-using value and color to show depth
-color theory


-simplifying shadow shapes.

-the use of various tools  
-the use of line within a painting


-wet into wet painting vs.wet on dry painting

SCHEDULE: 
Wednesday from 11:00 to 14:00 to 16:00 to 19:00 h
Thursday from 11:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 19:00 h
Friday from 11:00 to 14:00 h to 16:00 to 19:00 h
Saturday from 11:00 to 14:00 h to 16:00 to 19:00 h
Sunday: Day trip to Cádiz (optional)

DURATION: 24h 

COST:  $600 or (550€, to pay in euros please contact me at [email protected])

CLASS SIZE: 7-14 people

THE WORKSHOP FEE INCLUDES: 
     -modeling fees
     -signed,numbered artist print
     -paid transportation to and from the island of Cádiz during a day trip on              
      Sunday July 20th.
    -Odorless mineral spirits for washing brushes and thinning paint. 
     -Translation for Spanish speakers. 

TRANSPORTATION- El Puerto de Santa Maria is a short distance from the Jerez de la Frontera Airport(about 27 Kilometers or 17 miles) and the trip can easily be made either by train(around 4 euros) or taxi (around 25-30 euros).  Coming from Sevilla or Madrid there is a train that drops you off in the citycenter(NOTE: make sure to buy tickets in advance as it is tourist season):) 

HOUSING:  There are numerous hotels and Bed and Breakfasts located in the center of El Puerto de Santa Maria.  Also, if you prefer there are hotels located on the beach not too far from the center of the city.  My wife and I can help you find a place or you are welcome to find something through Air B&B or Bookings.com, etc.  


LOCATION OF THE WORKSHOP:  Calle Luna 43, El Puerto de Santa Maria, Cádiz, Spain(see map below) 

THE SPACE:  Our studio:).  

SUPPLIES INCLUDED-  Odorless mineral spirits, Easels and side tables are available if you do not have a portable easel.  

CONTACT, INFORMATION:  [email protected]

RESERVATION OPTION:  You can reserve a spot for 50% down and pay the rest when you arrive.  For the down payment option, email: ​[email protected]

Portrait Painting From Life With Jacob Dhein

$600.00

Portrait painting workshop with Jacob Dhein from July 16-19, 2025

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***Please note that all sales are final for the workshop.  If you are unable to attend the workshop you will be able to use the tuituion for any future workshop of Jacob Dhein through Lizaso Dhein Studios(in person or online) and for purchasing items in the store***

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Cool light colors
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Warm Light colors

Downloadable supply list 

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