Portrait Painting with Jimmy Leslie
Liquitex Bio-Based Heavy AcrylicsAbout This Experience
Join Jimmy Leslie for a portrait painting demo using the NEW Liquitex Bio-Based Heavy Acrylics. Jimmy will have the super fun but tall order of painting a portrait in under 90 minutes while sharing the characteristics of Liquitex's newest sustainable range of acrylics. In addition to talking about art materials, Jimmy will break down important portrait concepts like colour palette, proportions, common mistakes, and how to begin working with portraiture in simple terms.
If you have ever been curious about painting a portrait but felt intimidated, this demo is for you! Paint along with Jimmy, or just observe and ask questions to help you on your portrait journey.
Materials
Liquitex Bio-Based Heavy Acrylics: Cadmium Free Red Medium, Quinacridone Crimson, Yellow Oxide, Yellow Medium Azo, Phthalo Blue Green Shade, Transparent Mixing white, Lamp Black
Liquitex Freestyle Brush - Flat # 4
Liquitex Recycled Canvas - 5X7”
Winsor & Newton Oil & Acrylic Pad 9 x 12”
Rag or paper towels
Water container
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About Your Host
Jimmy Leslie is a painter, former college art professor, and Resident Artist for the fine art brands Liquitex and Winsor & Newton. He is also the director of the education program for brands in North America and works with the marketing team on visual assets related to new product development. His paintings have been exhibited across the United States and reside in collections in the US, England, Wales, Australia, and Costa Rica.
Instagram:@jimmyleslieart
