In this workshop, students will learn a layered approach to portrait painting using both tempera and oil to achieve depth, luminosity, and expression. Through live demonstrations, helpful lectures, and personalized critiques, John Darley will guide students in developing essential skills for creating compelling, lifelike portraits. Key topics include: Layering for contrast and depth; Optical mixing techniques; Exploring diverse painting materials and tools; Light logic for luminous effects; Understanding paint characteristics; Pigment mixing; Edges and atmosphere; Crafting form and structure. This workshop is ideal for artists ready to strengthen their foundation. https://johndarley.com