Portfolio Programs offer artists the opportunity to concentrate on skill development in specific areas of realist drawing and painting. Students experience focused study in small, intensive groups led by professional artists. Courses and lectures are conducted at Studio Incamminati’s main studios in Center City, Philadelphia. Portfolio Program participants and alumni receive invitations to lectures and special events at Studio Incamminati. Each program runs for 12 consecutive weeks, with one extra week for any make-up days. Enrollment is limited to first-come, first-served.

Portfolio Program participants and alumni also receive invitations to lectures and special events at Studio Incamminati. All are welcome to join Professional Program artists in Open Model Sessions on Sunday afternoons from 1p.m. -4 p.m.

Painting the Portrait
Kerry Dunn
Mondays, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Jan. 5 - March 23

Tuition $499

Students analyze the subject of portraiture through the following four concepts; shape, value, color and edge quality. These elements work simultaneously in relationship to each other to create a strong visual impression. Students learn these key elements through the study of both clothed and nude models during 3-to-12 hour poses and are welcome to experiment with their materials to include both charcoal and color. Through instructor demonstrations and critiques, students will learn about starting with the block-in, developing gesture and mastering concepts integral to develop a painting.

Kerry Dunn, a full-time instructor at Studio Incamminati, received a 2007 Portrait Society of Exceptional Merit Award. His works have been exhibited in numerous group exhibitions and hang in numerous collections.

Download a printable Portfolio Program registration form, or register over the phone with a VISA or Mastercard by calling 215-592-7910.

Download a printable materials list for Painting the Portrait.

Introduction to Linear
and Aerial Perspective
Bruce Winsor
Tuesdays, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Jan. 6 - March 31

Tuition $299

This class introduces students to the concept of pictorial space and principles of linear and aerial perspective including the scientific and mathematical foundations. The emphasis is on using the principles of perspective to “inform” the student’s vision and improve the ability to accurately perceive and draw from life. The classes include a discussion and group still-life exercises. Exercises are done in pencil and the drawing or painting medium of the student’s choice. Students are encouraged to explore the concepts between classes and to bring the resulting studies for class discussion. Suitable for all levels.

Download a printable Portfolio Program registration form, or register over the phone with a VISA or Mastercard by calling 215-592-7910.

Download a printable materials list for Introduction to Linear
and Aerial Perspective.

Introduction to Figure Painting
Erin McGrath
Tuesdays, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Jan. 6 - March 24

Tuition $450
Working with a figure model, students practice capturing the kinetic energy of the pose in terms of basic lines and angles. As the poses get longer, students will learn to create a block-in, a foundation that supports all additional information. Concepts covered include gesture, shape, light effect, structure and introduction to basic anatomy. The focus is on balancing the optical impression with logical, constructive information as well as developing skills to keep the “inner monologue” objective, flexible and selective. This course is suitable for all levels.

Download a printable Portfolio Program registration form, or register over the phone with a VISA or Mastercard by calling 215-592-7910.

Download a printable materials list for Introduction to Figure Painting.

Long Pose Form Painting
with the Figure
Darren Kingsley
Wednesdays, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Jan. 7 - March 25
Tuition $499

Working from a live model on a few short poses and two long poses over the course of the program, students work for the most accurate, descriptive drawing possible and full form modeling in a tonal painting.  There will be a focus on composition, accurate relative value comparisons and artistic anatomy. Students should have moderate-to-advanced level drawing skills and experience working with a model.

Download a printable Portfolio Program registration form, or register over the phone with a VISA or Mastercard by calling 215-592-7910.

Download a printable materials list for Long Pose Form Painting with the Figure.

Developing Color in Figure Painting

Robin Frey
Thursdays, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Jan. 8 - March 26

Tuition $499

All levels are welcome in this class which provides the student with the basic understanding of beginning a figure painting. The class starts with the grisaille method taught at Studio Incamminati, leads into a closed grisaille and then utilizes color to develop the painting. The class moves from short gestures in grisaille and develops into longer poses as the semester progresses.

Download a printable Portfolio Program registration form, or register over the phone with a VISA or Mastercard by calling 215-592-7910.

Download a printable materials list for Developing Color in Figure Painting.