CONTEMPORARY PORTRAITURE IN ENCAUSTIC
Workshops
Many people would like to try Portraiture and/or Figurative painting in Encaustic but are unsure of where to start and how to proceed . This Workshop will take the mystery out of it .(But not the Magic!!). My step by step instruction , will show you how to approach a portrait or figure ,from the initial drawing to the final highlight. Working vertically on either canvas or panel , I will demonstrate how to use the hot palette to create luminous skin tones , how to accurately draw the head , how to interpret the light, halftone and shadow and how to paint the features. I will demonstrate the use of water based encaustic paint as one of the final steps in a portrait ,creating very expressive passages and transitions .I will discuss the specific requirements for working with encaustic on canvas .
“We could not learn to read and write unless we learned the letters of the alphabet . The same principle applies to painting : unless you have knowledge of tools , materials and their functions, you will find it difficult to express your feelings”. These Workshops will give you the confidence to try !
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE 2019
April/May , Ghost Ranch with Kathryn Bevier 3 PLACES AVAILABLE
October 18 to 26 . Anam Cara Art retreat , with Alicia Tormey
EOM Studios , Mulranney , Co Mayo Ireland SOLD OUT
plus there will be a series of workshops held at my new studio at EOM Studios Mulranney Co Mayo Ireland
dates tbd , email me for updates
2017 /2018 SCHEDULE
APRIL 3 through 9 LONDON , UK . ADVANCED ENCAUSTIC AND COLD WAX
contact artforlife@live.ie for details ….
MAY 30/31 The International Encaustic Conference , Provincetown , MA ,USA
Pre conference 2 day workshop copy link below for details
https://www.castlehill.org/pre-post-workshops/lora-murphy-contemporary-portraiture-in-encaustic
JUNE 7/ 8/9 KATHRYN BEVIER STUDIO , ROCHESTER , NEW YORK USA
copy link below for details
http://kathrynbevier.blogspot.dk/p/workshops.html
JULY … SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL IS PLANNED .. DETAILS COMING SOON !
SEPT 2 through 10 Art and Soul Journey – Ireland 2017 ,Encaustic Masterclass
What is included …
SEPTEMBER 20/24 . ARTFUSION EVENT , BLACKMOUNTAIN , NC , USA
click link for details and to register
https://www.artfusionevent.com/classes-by-day/
NOVEMBER 15/16/17 Encaustic and mixed media . E.O.M. STUDIO , MULRANNEY, CO. MAYO, IRELAND .
contact Cheryl Cobern Browne E.O.M. Studio Mulranny ,Westport , Co. Mayo, Ireland 353 (0)87 207 1641
THIS IS SOME OF THE AMAZING WORK BY MY FABULOUS STUDENTS !
WORKSHOPS ARE 1 TO 5 DAYS AND THE MAJORITY OF STUDENTS COMPLETE A PAINTING PER DAY

I’m so excited to announce that I will to be a part of an amazing year long course called “Paint Your Heart and Soul 2018.”
This course is a collaboration with 24 out of this world artists and instructors, who paint gorgeous, soulful art using a unique variety of styles and techniques. There is 48 video lessons, each one is a full independent project, which will help you to learn and develop your own voice. We will share with you our knowledge, tips and tricks in order to create beautiful and soulful art.
This course is designed for individuals of all skill levels, ranging from a total beginner to an experienced artist!
In this course I’m going to teach two lessons: the first will include an ENCAUSTIC face portrait. Super excited to share some of my techniques with all of you! My second lesson will be an ENCAUSTIC figure painting. I absolutely love Olga, she is a joy to work with and has created a fabulous lineup of artists for PYHAS 2018! It is going to be AMAZING!!! I am honored to be included in this course
A Definitely !



























