Online on Zoom and Padlet | June 5,12,19 2025 | 3 Thursdays | 10am-1pm Arizona Time (*always on MST!) 

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. In this class, Ramos will walk you through his award-winning portrait method from the ground up.

 By painting a self-portrait, the artist will demonstrate his unique way of dissecting visual information into a rich and dynamic likeness. Watch over his shoulder as he makes use of his sensitive color palette and particular brush-handling to lay thick impastos and translucent shadows. Lively discussions and meticulous breaking down of visual concepts will equip the beginner or advanced student with a newfound arsenal to create luminous professional portraits in a way that only oil painting at its highest level can achieve.

 What you’ll learn:

Optimizing the qualities of opaque and translucent paint to enhance the illusion of space.

• How to apply rich impastos while maintaining delicacy of color and form.
• Interpreting the “broken color” of the flesh with a logical yet intuitive approach.
• A mentality of building layers even when painting Alla Prima.
• Dependable methods of checking proportions and capturing an accurate likeness.
• In-depth critiques to help each artist meet individual goals.