Draped Figure Painting w/ Marcia Klioze

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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: Master the art of painting from life in this immersive two-day workshop with Portrait Society painter Marcia Klioze. Over the weekend of October 3rd and 4th (2–6 PM), artists of all levels will dive into a hands-on experience capturing a live, cloth-draped figure. Transform your initial sketches into fully realized, professional figurative works. In this intensive two-day workshop, you will learn an organic approach to figure painting, balancing technical precision with your own unique artistic voice. Students will learn to build strong compositions by learning how to “see” proportions, values, and anatomical landmarks before introducing color, utilize comparative measurement to easily track angles and build a profound understanding of structure and form, and gain practical, professional strategies for developing color harmony, rendering lifelike skin tones, and capturing the natural rhythm of the figure. This class is ideal for artists eager to strengthen both their technical execution and personal style. For your convenience, paintings may be left set up on easels overnight. *Note: The model fee will be split evenly among all participants on the first day. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Marcia Klioze is a celebrated portrait and figurative painter known for her expressive style and brilliant use of color. Fully immersed in the world of traditional oil painting, Marcia divides her passion between creating her own masterpieces and teaching inspiring classes. An award-winning artist, her work has been recognized by elite organizations including the Portrait Society of America, the National Oil & Acrylic Painters' Society (NOAPS), the Art Renewal Center, and the American Impressionist Society. Among her recent accolades, her painting Will Play for Wine took 5th place in the "Outside the Box" category at the Portrait Society's 2025 Members Show. Additionally, her work was featured in the 2025 NOAPS Best of America exhibition at the James R. Ross Gallery in Indianapolis. In November 2025, she also co-headlined a highly successful two-person exhibition at the prestigious Arts Club of Washington, curated by Heidi Applegate of the National Gallery of Art. WORKSHOP DATES: Saturday, Oct 3 & Sunday, Oct 4 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM SUPPLY LIST: https://1drv.ms/w/c/169f620924a7df0b/IQAL36ckCWKfIIAW_gAAAAAAAZpp0GCmlTIyPuyUV-_RIK0