ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS

"I can't imagine a greater gift than sharing the craft of painting with others. When you truly find art, something comes alive that was never yet experienced before."

Leslie B. DeMille teaches the time-honored technique of portrait components. During his 50 years of art instruction he has perfected an easy method for painting the mouth, nose, eyes, etc., that students can quickly learn. Mr. DeMille can instruct you in obtaining an exact portrait likeness through classic impressionism that borders on abstraction. You will learn poses, backdrops, lighting and how to use today's modern materials through daily demonstrations and personal instruction at your easel. He will enlighten you on how to portray various subjects, such as small children, children with pets, posthumous from photographs, and ethnic and character features.

Leslie B. DeMille's emphasis is on fresh, alla prima portrait studies. He encourages you to work in an impressionistic manner rather than with tight, hard edges. You will learn about tone values, lost and found edges, color temperature and how to squint to see how to draw with simple form of light and shadow.

Whatever your achievement level, you will be rewarded with a feeling of great satisfaction and accomplishment after these intensive yet fun-filled workshops. At the end of your course, he will discuss framing issues, pricing, fixatives and even how to start your own successful portrait business. Fine painting, satisfaction and enhanced self-confidence will be the product of a dedicated week. Leslie B. DeMille is available for Five Day Workshops in either Oils or in Pastels.

Upcoming Workshops

Mr. DeMille is currently available for one day demonstration seminars. These seminars can be a catalyst for scheduling a five day workshop in the future.

 

ABOUT THE ARTIST

LESLIE B. DeMILLE studied at the Art Students League in New York. He has conducted Portrait and Still-life Workshops in Oil and Pastel for over 50 years, and starred in the television series “Portraits in Pastel”.

Signature Member Pastel Society of America since 1977

Fellow of the American Institute of fine Arts,
Los Angeles

Fellow of the American Artists Professional League, New York

Member, Salmagundi Club, New York

On the faculty of the Scottsdale Artists School, Scottsdale, AZ, teaching portraiture in Oils and Pastels yearly since 1984.

Keynote opening, 3 hour Pastel Portrait Demo, IAPS,2007.

COLLECTION- Reagan Presidential Library,
Simi Valley, CA.

AAPL-Best of Show
Best of Show in many national exhibits.

Naval Combat Artist, U.S. 6th Fleet, 1972

Portraits-PresidentNixon, President Reagan.

Publications:
Southwest Art,1981
American Artist,1985
Contemporary Western Artists
Western Painting Today
How To Draw Cats & Kittens
Portraits in Pastel
Best of Pastel 1
Best of Pastel 2
Who’s Who in the World
Who’s Who in American Art
Who’s Who in the West
Dictionary of International Biographies
Men of Achievement
Personalities of America
Personalities of the World