About this Event
Discover the art of portrait painting (your own loved one) with Adelaide artist Tim Christinat in a relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop designed to build confidence, creativity, and practical skills.
Over three inspiring hours, you’ll learn the fundamentals of portrait painting using a simple and effective grid method, making it easy to capture facial proportions, expression, light, and shadow, even if you’ve never painted before. Working in black and white acrylics, you’ll focus on form and technique without the added complexity of colour mixing.
You will be painting your loved one, whether it is a grandparent, family member or friend. Please send a photo reference of your choice, preferably an image that has some good contrast and nice shadows. Please email your reference to [email protected] so it can be prepared accordingly beforehand or send through any questions you may have.
This welcoming, social workshop is perfect for curious beginners, emerging creatives, and anyone keen to try something new in a supportive and relaxed group environment.
*Minimum 10 bookings
What you’ll learn
- How to map accurate facial proportions using the grid method
- Understanding light, shadow, and value in portraiture
- Observational skills to capture likeness and expression
- Practical techniques you can keep using at home
What’s included
- Cheese platter
- Artist-led instruction in a relaxed group setting
- All materials supplied (acrylic paints, brushes & canvas)
- A small canvas (~30 x 40 cm) to take home
- A finished or in-progress portrait by the end of the session
Who can attend
- Beginners and intermediate painters
- All ages welcome
About the Artist
Tim Christinat is a self-taught visual artist based in Adelaide, known for his expressive portraiture and abstract realist style. Painting since 2011, Tim’s work balances strong observation with emotional depth and is collected both nationally and internationally.
Alongside his studio practice, Tim is passionate about education and community engagement, leading workshops that make portrait painting approachable, practical, and fun. In 2025, he appeared as a contestant on ABC’s Portrait Artist of the Year (Australia), showcasing his work on the national stage.
Tim believes portraiture is a powerful way to connect, tell stories, and build creative confidence—and this workshop is designed to help you do exactly that.
www.timchristinat.art
Event venue & nearby stays
Ngutungka Henley, 378 Seaview Road, Henley Beach, Australia
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