What is it that gives a masterful oil painting its jewel-like quality, mysterious luster and lasting freshness? The extensive properties of oil paint have enabled the creation of iconic portraits that prove difficult to decipher. In this class, Gustavo walk students through his award-winning portrait method from the ground up. With a focus on building up layers, he’ll demonstrate his unique way of dissecting visual information into a rich and dynamic likeness. Students will enjoy a hands-on experience with Gustavo’s sensitive color palette and particular brush-handling to lay thick impastos and translucent shadows. One-on-one instruction will be given as students internalize the principles of light, structure, shape design, tonal abstraction and broken color. Discussions and focused time at the easel will equip participants with an arsenal of tools for creating luminous professional portraits in a way that only oil painting at its highest level can do.