What is it that gives a masterful oil painting its jewel-like quality, mysterious luster, and lasting freshness? The extensive properties of oil paint have enabled the creation of iconic portraits that prove difficult to decipher. Ramos will walk students through his award-winning portrait method from the ground up. Working from the model, Ramos will demonstrate his unique way of dissecting visual information into a rich and dynamic likeness. Students will experience Ramos’ sensitive color palette and particular brush-handling technique to lay thick impastos and translucent shadows. One-on-one instruction will be given to internalize the principles of light, structure, shape design, tonal abstraction, and broken color. Discussions and focused time on the easel will equip the student with an arsenal to create luminous professional portraits. wwww.gustavoramos.art