Weekend Portrait Drawing with Leo Neufeld Discovering Techniques and Expressing Yourself with Leo Neufeld — Jun 28 - 29

Dates: June 28, 2025 → June 29, 2025
Times: Saturday 1 PM - 4 PM Sunday 1PM - 4 PM
Level: All Levels
Membership Price: $180 (Members use discount code MEMBERS10 at checkout to receive 10% off)

Workshop Description:
How do you capture the essence of a person on paper? How can an understanding of light, shadow, and form bring a portrait to life with depth and dimension? How do you move beyond technique to create a portrait that reflects both your subject and your personal artistic voice? In this weekend portrait drawing workshop with Leo Neufeld, students will explore and refine essential skills for drawing the human face. Through guided practice and individual instruction, participants will learn techniques to observe and interpret facial proportions, anatomy, and expression. This workshop is perfect for experienced artists seeking to deepen their portrait drawing practice and for new artists eager to learn the foundational principles of capturing likeness and personality in their work.

About the Instructor:
Leo Neufeld is a distinguished artist and educator with over 40 years of teaching experience. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor's degree in Art, Leo further honed his skills in New York City, studying at the prestigious Art Students League and the National Academy of Design. His talent and dedication to the arts led him to become an instructor at the New York Academy of Art and the National Academy of Design, where he inspired countless students.

As a copyist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., Leo immersed himself in the masterpieces of the past, deepening his understanding of technique and form. His own artwork has been exhibited in notable galleries across the United States, including the Grand Central Gallery in New York City, the David Barnett Gallery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the Mary Ran Gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Throughout his career, Leo Neufeld has remained dedicated to both creating and sharing art, inspiring students and art enthusiasts alike with his expertise and passion for the visual arts.

Required Materials:
- Supplies for a Portrait Painting Class
1. Canvas or Canvas Panels (8x10 - 11x14, or preferred size)
2. Oil Paints o Titanium White o Naples Yellow o Cadmium Orange o Terrarosa o Cobalt Blue o Ivory Black o Yellow Ochre o Cadmium Red (Light) o Alizarin Crimson o Ultramarine Blue
3. Paintbrushes o Variety of sizes in bristle (small, medium, and large) o Filbert shapes o Several Sable Round
4. Palette for Mixing Colors
5. Painting Medium o Liquin
6. Gamsol Mineral Spirits for brush cleaning
7. Paper Towels or Rags

Optional Materials:
- NA