The Art of Seeing — Oil Painting Masterclass (Colour, Light & Perception)

Portrait is where everything becomes visible.

The way you see colour,
the way you understand light,
and the way you construct a face.

Artist Hong Fu’s portrait works have been collected by major institutions,
and selected for the Archibald Prize 100 Years Exhibition touring exhibition,
presented across multiple countries, institutions and cultural platforms.

This is a rare opportunity to step into his way of seeing.

In this session, you won’t just learn how to “paint a face”.

You will be guided to:

• understand skin tones beyond formula
• see subtle colour shifts in light and shadow
• avoid “flat” or “muddy” portrait painting
• build confidence in making colour decisions

A portrait reference will be provided,
so you can fully focus on how to see, not what to paint.

• Full-day portrait masterclass
• Small group (limited spots)
• Artist-led, intensive learning
  (Includes light lunch & refreshments)

👥 Bring a friend:
Enjoy a special rate when booking together

• You have basic painting or drawing experience
• You want to improve your understanding of colour in portrait
• You are ready to move beyond hobby-level work

(Not suitable for complete beginners)

This is not about copying a portrait.

It’s about learning how an artist sees —
and beginning to see that way yourself.

👉 Limited places. Booking essential.

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370 St Kilda Rd, 370 Saint Kilda Road, Melbourne, Australia

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