Paint a two-hour oil study with our model Dorian (following along as Joseph paints another model, Ryder). You will focus on developing your focal point with more resolve than the rest of the painting. This is a good opportunity to try a variety of brushstrokes and to get more experience pacing yourself throughout the timed assignment.

In this session you will do a two-hour oil painting with our model Mather. You have the option of painting the same post as Joseph, following along with the video demonstration stroke-for-stroke or you can choose your own pose and reference Joseph’s demonstration as you go. Mather has a beautiful color to her hair, which will provide a new challenge for you to proper mix and balance.

In this session you will do a two-hour oil painting with our model Brett (following along as Joseph paints another model, Amir). If you choose to paint Amir, you’ll be challenged to work dark against a light background. Focus on getting as far as you can within the two hour time limit but also in being experimental with your approach. Don’t be afraid to take risks!

Paint a two-hour oil study with our model Ariel. In Joseph’s demo this time he will begin more expressively and loosely, relying less on drawing and more on big brushwork. You have the option of painting the same post as Joseph, following along with the video demonstration stroke-for-stroke or you can choose your own pose and reference Joseph’s demonstration as you go. Our references include simple more neutral poses of Ariel as well as some expression images. If you want an extra challenge try to capture one of the expressions withing your two hour time limit!