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Students will work from their own “selfie” photo as a reference. 

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On day one, students will create the Frank Reilly portrait Palette; students will learn to "zero in” and mix the palette to create a wide value range, from dark to light.

 

On day two, students will mix the specific complexion colors. When the flesh line is complete, students will engage in painting from student-supplied photos. 

 

Instructor Bill Graf will be guiding and helping each student during every part of the process, beginning to end.

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An instructional Video, provided in advance, will also be included in workshop cost and made available upon registration. 

William Graf  is a fine art artist and international instructor specializing in oil, watercolor, and acrylic painting in landscapes, still life, portraiture, and drawing. Based on Long Island, he teaches at The Atelier at Flowerfield, The National Art League, and The Art League of Long Island (ALLI), while also working as a professional illustrator and conducting workshops for high school students’ precollege portfolios. His art career began after studying at the Arts Student League in NYC and the Cecil Graves Academy in Florence, Italy. He worked as a freelance illustrator for publishers like Harlequin and Bethany House, earning awards such as the Christy Award for Christian book cover design. Graf also accepts portrait commissions and has created murals, including one depicting President Theodore Roosevelt’s children for the Museum of American History. Graf’s work spans portraits, plein air painting, and diverse styles in watercolor and oil. He has led workshops in locations like Tuscany, Maine, France, Greece, and Barcelona. His artwork has won numerous awards, including Best in Show at the Richeson75 International Exhibits and the National Art League, and has been published in Richeson75 books. He has received honors such as the Frank J. Reilly Scholarship Award and Gold Medal Awards at juried exhibitions. His painting Orange and Alone are among his notable award-winning works.

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Registration Fee:

BACCA Members: $100
Non-Members: $125

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All artists should bring the following supplies:

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> A self-portrait photograph with 3/4 lighting
 

> Paint
Cadmium red

Cadmium orange

Titanium white

Ivory black​

 

> Brushes

Filbert brushes

Round brushes

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> Medium & Solvent

Turpentine, turpenoid, or gamsol

Linseed oil

Clove Oil

Paper towels

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> Canvas

16” x 20” Canvas Board or stretched canvas