Intro to Painting the Anatomy of the Facial Features
Adult Online Art | Available
Online on Zoom | October 17th, 24th and 31st 2026 from 10am-1pm Arizona Time (*always on MST) | recording will be available for 2 months
This painting workshop focuses on the anatomical structures of the eyes, nose, mouth and ears designed to teach artists how to capture realistic structure and proportions specifically in the features. The workshop will reveal and put a name to the anatomical elements that are under the skin such as muscle, bone and cartilage that directly affect the shading and planes of the features. Nicole Troup will also cover key principles such as proportions, structural planes, learning to see large forms first then detailing, light and shadow, skin tone and blending. She will give step by step demonstrations for each facial feature and then allow each student to work on their own paintings while offering constructive critiques and guidance. The workshop will span 3 consecutive Saturdays, giving students the opportunity to work on their art in between.
Nicole Troup
Nicole is a professional art instructor and commissioned portrait artist. Her work is in private collections across the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. Her past clients include local and national clients including WWE wrestler Titus O’Neil, Summit Health, the VFW, doctors and has also collaborated with former Pennsylvania Governor, Thomas Corbett, to paint his portrait. In addition to her profession as an art instructor and commissioned artist, she collaborates with people as muses for her "Portraits for a Cause" story project. The project highlights her muses' personal stories and raises awareness or funds for certain causes or charities. A few of these collaborations include subjects in her local area as well as personalities in the entertainment world and Hollywood. Troup’s work has been featured in National and International magazines and journals, including the American Art Collector, Fine Art Connoisseur, The Guide Artists Magazine, and the Journal of the Portrait Society of America. Her work has won several awards and has been showcased nationally earning a finalist status in the Portrait Society of America's National competition and a semi-finalist in the Art Renewal Center International competition. She is a member of the Portrait Society of America, Oil Painters of America and the Portrait Society of Atlanta.
Website: www.nicoletroupmasterpiece.com
Instagram and Facebook: @nicoletroupmasterpiece