
Portrait Painting Bootcamp 2025
with Arthur Gain
An intensive, practice-driven course on portrait painting, where Arthur Gain teaches his award-winning methods of direct oil painting.
March 8th - April 12th
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All participants will have access to the recordings for six months.

Join Arthur in this exciting artistic journey and learn the fundamental skills and methods needed for painting stunning portraits.
In this 6-week workshop Arthur will share and explain his award-winning method of painting portraits with oils.
During the workshop, Arthur will gradually unfold and demonstrate the process of creating an expressive portrait while covering essential aspects such as head studies, painting hands, and rendering additional elements like backgrounds, clothing, and accessories.
Combination of paint-along sessions with live models and additional demos using photo references is designed to make educational process more efficient and thorough
From tools and materials to composition and advanced rendering techniques - well-structured and beginner-friendly learning experience will help you to improve your painting skills and deepen your knowledge about oil painting.
Receive personal feedback every week or just watch and do assignments at your own pace.
Duration: 6 weeks | 03/08 - 04/12
Skill level: Any
Main events: Live paint along sessions every Saturday at 11am Eastern Time
Recording Access: 6 months | 12 months
You will learn:
Efficient and direct ways to block in a portrait using a combo of constructive and observational methods
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How to mix natural looking skin tones and how to use temperature shifts.
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How to paint heads, hands and costume elements
Using textures, varying opacity levels, and different paint applications to achieve visual impact.
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How to compose and design the painting to express the mood
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How to use the direct painting method in a multiple session project
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Week I
March 8th
Materials, Tools, and Studio Practices.
Working with a full-color palette. Lessons from the Old Masters. Painting a head study from life. Measurements and likeness. -
Week II
March 15th
Expressive Portrait Study. Mixing strategies for skin tones and how to integrate the environment and costume. Demonstration on using photo references effectively.
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Week III
March 22nd
How to compose a painting while avoiding overworking and monotony. Choosing the color harmony. Painting a portrait from life. Simplified approach to painting hands
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Week IV
March 29th
From Studies to Finished Pieces. Starting a portrait with hands. Painting the head from life. Composing the painting.
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Week V
April 5th
Painting the Hands. Simplification, anatomy, and gestures. Different rendering strategies. Second part of painting the portrait with hands.
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Week VI
April 12th
Painting the Costume and Background. Finalizing the composition. Final part of painting a portrait with hands from life.
Excerpt from the Bootcamp 2024 (Week 3 Live Session)
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Spectate Tier
$350
Full Access to all live sessions, demos, materials and assignments
Recordings: 6 months
Access to Alla Prima Academy community
Weekly Private Critique Sessions
$800
Weekly 30 minutes private Zoom Critique session with Arthur Gain
Full Access to all demos, materials and assignments
Recordings: 12 months
Access to Alla Prima Academy community
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FAQs
Is this Bootcamp good for beginners?
It is absolutely great for the beginners and for experienced painters alike. Arthur’s method ensures covering all essential fundamentals while demonstrating and explaining all (including advanced) aspects of painting with oils.
What time and day do live sessions start?
For all six weeks of the Bootcamp, live sessions will take place on each Saturday at 11 AM Eastern Time | 8 AM Pacific | 3 PM UTC | 5 PM Central Europe.
What if I can’t attend live session?
All live sessions are recorded, and students will have access to the recordings the following day. Don’t worry—you won’t miss a thing.
What is difference between Spectate Tier and Feedback Tier?
Feedback Tier students receive personal guidance from Arthur Gain during the Bootcamp. It includes access to a private mentorship dashboard and weekly one-on-one Zoom calls with Arthur.
Which materials do I need to participate in the Bootcamp?
You can check the list of materials here.
About Arthur Gain
Arthur Gain, based in Barcelona, Spain, is a self-taught oil painter with a diverse artistic journey. His works have been showcased in esteemed venues worldwide, including the MEAM in Spain, the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum in the US, and the Museo La Contea Del Caravaggio in Italy.
Arthur is a winner and finalist of numerous international competitions, including the prestigious BoldBrush Award, finalist multiple times in competitions such as BoldBrush, ModPortrait, and ARC Salon.
Nowadays, Arthur focuses on personal projects and commissions for private and corporate clients. Additionally he continues to share his expertise with a broader audience both offline and online, including professional artists seeking to enhance their skills in oil painting and alla prima technique, as well as students at the Barcelona Academy of Art.
Website: arthurgain.com