Past: Huihan Liu In the Rehearsal Room Painting Workshop

Join acclaimed artist Huihan Liu, Master Signature Member of the Oil Painters Society of America, Member of the American Impressionist Society, and Distinguished Faculty Member of the Portrait Society of America National Conference,  for an in-depth, multi-figure narrative painting workshop entitled "In The Rehearsal Room".  

This Workshop will emphasize capturing and translating body gestures, facial expressions, and interactions between dancers...into a painting that goes beyond a mere copy of the scene.  The thoughtfully-designed, 5-day workshop will begin with oil sketch exercises in a staged rehearsal space with multiple dancers, and by combining short and long poses to warm up the creative process. Huihan also will take us to a real-time rehearsal room at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Company to sketch and photograph for further painting development.  And finally, Huihan will guide us through the use of sketches, and reference photos - for composition, color and value structure, etc., in creating our own dynamic, narrative painting(s).

'In The Rehearsal Room' workshop is designed for artists already comfortable with painting from life who wish to elevate their skills in multi-figure painting and composition.  

Highlights:

+ Live demonstrations through out the workshop by Huihan Liu.

+ Direct observation and painting sessions with dancers in both actual and staged rehearsal room setting.

 + Onsite critiques and guidance to help students in evaluating their own work and problem-solve independently.

Workshop Fee: $980 + Shared Model Fee

May 1, 2026, 12 PM- 4 PM, Free Portrait Demo for Portrait Society of America Members & Public

Workshop dates: May 2-6, 2026

Maximum 12 participants. Intermediate to advanced skills recommended.