Join Richard at Hopewell Studio’s in Knaresborough for this exciting opportunity to paint from a life model. Richard will guide you through a combination of demonstrations and individual feedback.

What you will learn
Measuring and Proportions
Mixing Skin Tones
Blocking in tonal values
How to keep it simple

Timings
09:45 – 10am: Arrive
10am: Workshop Start
12:30 – 13:15: Lunch
15:30: End of painting time/Tidy Up
15:50: Recap/Group Discussion
4pm: End of workshop

Please note that the model will require regular breaks approximately every 25mins.

Materials List

Oil paints you will need – Ultramarine Blue, Raw Umber, Cadmium Red, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Yellow, Titanium White - or your preferred equivalent colours.

All Attendees must provide their own brushes, rags and aprons

Brushes Richard recommends
https://www.rosemaryandco.com/wishlist/shared/index/code/sjalav6MhouBW1hbf4gmj8NupwHCTohk/categoryld/1721736588854_854/‍ ‍

Easels and drawing boards are provided, boards can accomodate A2 paper. You are welcome to bring a canvas or board if you prefer.

Richard can provide for a surcharge of £10 (let us know at the time of booking):
Oil paint
Palette
Glass jars
Solvent Medium/Brush Cleaner
A2 oil painting paper

Please bring your lunch! There is a fridge that you can store your food and drinks.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided throughout the day.

Your Tutor
Richard Kitson studied at the University of Leeds and holds a master’s degree in fine art from Leeds Arts University. Richard completed his PGCE in 2014 and has ten years teaching experience in formal education. Richard’s work has been featured in selected group exhibitions including the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery (2025), the Royal Society of Portrait Painters (2020, 2023, 2025), Ruth Borchard Self-Portrait Prize (2011) and Figurative Art Now (2021). Richard has exhibited solo shows in the UK and internationally and was a participant in Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year in 2018. His work hangs in various public and private collections. Richard delivers workshops and demonstrations to venues across the north of England and is the portrait painting tutor at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire.