Wednesday Webinars
Online Educational Series
More webinars coming soon for the months of July through December 2025. Stay tuned!
Bringing you quality educational programming is central to the mission of the Portrait Society, and we are excited to continue to host Wednesday Webinars throughout the year! Demonstrations will be $49 and last for 2 hours. Single presenter presentations will be $39 for 1.5 hours. All formats include a live Question-and-Answer session with the artists at the end of the presentation. Members get a 10% discount on all webinars. Email allison@portraitsociety.org for coupon code.
"I would like to say how much I appreciate the Webinars. They are such quality demonstrations filled with information and the price point is so reasonable and so needed in this day. Thank you so much." ~ Pat T., Wednesday Webinar Attendee
2025 Webinars
Chelsea Lang ~ January 29, 2025 ~ 7pm EST
$49.00
From Rigid to Radiant: Unlocking Expressive Brushwork for Dynamic Portraits
In this demonstration, discover the transformative techniques that will help you break free from overworked, tight painting and step into the world of expressive, painterly portraits. Together, we’ll explore how to balance precision and fluidity, drawing inspiration from masters like John Singer Sargent. This live demo will showcase practical strategies for loosening up your brushwork, simplifying complex forms, and infusing your portraits with life and personality. Perfect for artists ready to elevate their work from technically proficient to truly captivating.
Dominique Medici ~ February 19, 2025 ~ 7pm EST
$49.00
Capturing Your Subject’s Essence
Join Dominique for an engaging live webinar that takes you inside the process of portrait painting. Witness her creative process as she begins with bold shapes and decisive strokes, gradually honing in on the subtle details that capture the subject's true essence. Whether you're a beginner or eager to enhance your skills, this session provides valuable insights into the harmony of technique and expression that makes portraiture so captivating.
Paul Newton ~ August 13, 2025 ~ 7pm EST
$49.00
Mastering Flesh Tones
Unlock the secrets to realistic skin tones in your artwork with this comprehensive webinar that will delve into the essential colors that bring life and depth to your portraits and learn how to use them effectively. We’ll explore the versatile Zorn palette—a limited yet powerful set of colors—to demonstrate how simplicity can lead to stunning results. During this demonstration, you’ll gain the skills to master subtle variations in tone, create lifelike textures, and elevate your artistic confidence. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this class will provide valuable techniques and insights to enhance your work.
Ruth Fitton ~ September 10, 2025 ~ 7pm EST
$49.00
Powerful Profiles: An alla prima demo with a difference, focusing on the angle most of us avoid – the side profile.
The side profile can be a bit of an enigma. It looks fantastic when constructed well, but any number of small errors can lead to a frustrating painting session and a disappointing result.
In this demo, Ruth will cover tips for accurate drawing; getting the most out of the value pattern you see; and using the side profile to design a powerful image. So, the next time you paint from a live model, you’ll be heading straight for that neglected corner spot.
Previous Webinars
If you missed previous Wednesday Webinars, you can purchase the recordings and watch online!
Wednesday Webinar Artists Recordings:
Anna Rose Bain, Anna Rose Bain 2, Jason Bouldin, Scott Burdick, Louis Carr, Louis Carr 2, Casey Childs1, Casey Childs2, Joseph Daily and Shana Levenson, Michelle Dunaway, Michelle Dunaway 2, Rose Frantzen, Tina Garrett, Max Ginsburg 1, Max Ginsburg 2, Liz Harris, Seth Haverkamp, Jeff Hein, Scott Jones, Susan Lyon 1, Susan Lyon 2, Kevin Macpherson, Johanne Mangi, Teresa Mattos and Jennifer Welty, Dominique Medici, Michael Shane Neal, Teresa Oaxaca, Mary Qian, Mary Sauer, Oliver Sin, Tim Rees, Dawn Whitelaw, Melinda Whitmore and Elizabeth Zanzinger