Local Art Workshops
Jeff Bass Workshops
Oil Painting Workshop
Jeff Bass leads you on a five-day journey of discovery to “next level” portrait painting.
Learn how to tone a painting support to make colors look vibrant.
Learn how to develop a minimal grisaille for spotting critical values.
Master a powerful color palette to achieve luminous flesh tones.
Make portraits look three-dimensional by manipulating color, value, and line.
Learn the critical elements of an accurate likeness.
Gain an understanding of the business of art.
This oil portrait master class features individualized instruction and a portrait demo with a live
model. Nightly bonus lectures will cover the following topics: lighting and positioning your sitter,
using photography, composition, studio set-up, the business of art (working with an agent or
broker), and the philosophy of aesthetics. This is for experienced painters with moderate to advanced
ability.
The Hilton Pensacola Beach Hotel, located on the breathtaking emerald waters of the Gulf
Coast, has premier access to the sugar white sands of Pensacola Beach. On-site dining will
be available to Workshop participants, or explore dining just steps away from the hotel.
Workshop dates: October 25-29, 2025
Cost $900.00
Aqueous Media Workshop
The Portrait Workshop Aqueous Media Master Class Watercolor, Acrylic, Gouache with Jeff
Bass NWS
Jeff Bass presents an exciting and innovative workshop that explores a variety of water media
approaches to portraiture. Jeff will demonstrate a monochrome underpainting technique to
control lights and darks.. Gain mastery of tonal gradations with dry-brush. Gain insights into
pigments and washes to keep colors crisp and vibrant. See how it all comes together in a
painting demonstration with a live model. As a bonus, nightly lectures will feature a range of
topics: composition, materials, studio set-up, art history and the business of art.
The Hilton Pensacola Beach Hotel, located on the breathtaking emerald waters of the Gulf
Coast, is the venue for the portrait workshop. On-site dining and premier access to the sugar
white sands of Pensacola Beach will elevate your Workshop experience. For experienced
painters with moderate to advanced ability.
Workshop dates: November 3-7, 2025
Cost $900.00
