Join  Michael Grills for a six-week journey into modern acrylic portrait painting. Designed specifically for beginners and intermediate artists, this course will guide you through the process of transforming a photograph into a vibrant, expressive portrait using acrylic paint.

Rather than focusing on photorealism, students will learn how to simplify, interpret, and build a portrait through shape, color, value, and confident brushwork. Michael’s approach combines strong drawing fundamentals with contemporary painting techniques that encourage creativity and personal expression.

By the end of the course, students will complete a finished portrait while developing a deeper understanding of facial structure, color, composition, and acrylic painting techniques.