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SPECIALISED COURSE FOR TEENS/YOUTHS/ADULTS/SENIORS:

Portrait Drawing & Painting
Professional Art Class | Art Course | Art Lesson

(Beginners friendly | All art materials provided | Full professional teacher guidance)

Have you always wanted to learn how to do a drawing and sketching portraiture of yourself or even a drawing of your love ones? Join Our Beginner friendly Portrait Art Course here!

Regular Art Course sessions

  1. Portrait Drawing and Sketching 
  2. Portrait Acrylic Painting 
  3. Portrait Watercolour Painting 
  4. Portrait Oil Painting 
  5. Portrait Chinese Ink Painting
  6. Portrait Digital Drawing & Painting 

Art Masterclass with Fan Shao Hua

Group class (min 4pax to commence)

  1. Portraiture Oil Painting [4sessions | $1,200nett/pax]
  2. Portraiture Watercolour Painting [4sessions |$980nett/pax]
  3. Portraiture Chinese Ink Painting [4sessions |$980nett/pax]

Private class 

  1. Portraiture Oil Painting [4sessions | $1,500nett/pax]
  2. Portraiture Watercolour Painting [4sessions |$1,500nett/pax]
  3. Portraiture Chinese Ink Painting [4sessions |$1,500nett/pax]

Special Session: Professional Course – Nude Life / Portrait Drawing with Artist Guidance Course aka. ​<Art of Anatomy>

Private Art Class: Portrait Drawing or Painting with one-to-one guidance

Our adult student is practising portrait drawing & sketching

However, you feel the pressure to do so as even the slightest misjudgment of proportion can make a face look “off” or awkward. You feel as though the shadows and highlights are missing and the proportion aren’t correct.. so you keep erasing and erasing your sketch paper that it tears. Without the right guidance and understanding, portraiture is often one of the most daunting assignments because we are all naturally critical when it comes to faces and how they should look. It does really take a lot of practice to master these skills!

Drawing and sketching is one of the most popular art form. Known as the fundamentals of art, it has long been practiced by many artists all over the world. Drawing is something we know how to do since young – picking up a pencil or a crayon and doodling on sheets of paper. Even without the ability to speak, read or write, we possess the ability to draw. This skill that is so innate in us, but so often left unhoned…

Always wanted to know a place for Portrait Drawing & Painting in Singapore but unsure where to go? Scroll Below!

Portrait Drawing & Sketching

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Our adult student is practising portrait drawing & sketching

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Our adult student is practising portrait drawing & sketching

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We also teach Portrait sketching during the Drawing and Sketching classes! Be it teenagers or adults, everyone is welcomed!

Portrait Acrylic Painting

Professional portrait Acrylic painting course Visual Arts Centre
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Portrait Watercolour Painting

Life Portrait Watercolour Painting Workshop
WATERCOLOUR ART CLASSES IN SINGAPORE FOR ALL LEVELS BEGINNER ADVANCED AND INTERMEDIATE

Portrait Oil Painting

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Participants attending a Portrait live sketching workshop with artist guidance

Portrait Chinese Ink Painting

Art Immersion 24 Sessions (Drawing and Sketching/Acrylic Painting/Watercolour Painting)
Fan Shao Hua artwork

Portrait Digital Drawing & Painting

Take Your Portrait Drawing & Portrait Painting to next level! Introducing:

Art Masterclass Series with Artist Fan Shao Hua

1. Art Masterclass on Portrait (Oil Painting) by Fan Shao Hua:

[4 sessions, $1200, Oil Painting] - group class (min 4pax to commence)

[4 sessions, $1500, Oil Painting] - private class

Portraiture Oil Painting Art Course | Art Class | Art Lesson:

This oil painting portrait art masterclass introduces students to the essentials of portraiture through expressive oil painting. The masterclass focuses on learning how to observe faces and translate them into soft, lively portraits using oil painting techniques.

Students begin with basic drawing skills for portraiture, including facial proportions, structure, and expression. From there, the class moves into oil painting, covering washes, layering, colour mixing, and brush control. Special attention is given to creating skin tones, light, and shadow using oil painting techniques like underpainting & fat-over-lean brushstrokes.

Throughout the class, portraiture is approached in a relaxed and approachable way. Students are encouraged to experiment and enjoy the natural flow of oil painting, rather than aiming for perfection. Demonstrations and step-by-step guidance help build confidence, while individual feedback supports personal growth.

This oil painting portrait art masterclass is suitable for beginners and those with some experience in oil painting. It helps students develop observation skills, creativity, and a personal style in portraiture. By the end of the masterclass, students gain a strong foundation in oil painting and a deeper understanding of expressive portraiture.

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2. Art Masterclass on Portrait (Watercolour Painting) by Fan Shao Hua:

[4 sessions, $980, Watercolour Painting]

[4 sessions, $1500, Watercolour Painting] - private class

Portraiture Watercolour Painting Art Course | Art Class | Art Lesson:

This watercolour portrait art masterclass introduces students to the essentials of portraiture through expressive watercolour painting. The masterclass focuses on learning how to observe faces and translate them into soft, lively portraits using watercolour techniques.

Students begin with basic drawing skills for portraiture, including facial proportions, structure, and expression. From there, the class moves into watercolour painting, covering washes, layering, colour mixing, and brush control. Special attention is given to creating skin tones, light, and shadow using transparent layers of watercolour.

Throughout the class, portraiture is approached in a relaxed and approachable way. Students are encouraged to experiment and enjoy the natural flow of watercolour painting, rather than aiming for perfection. Demonstrations and step-by-step guidance help build confidence, while individual feedback supports personal growth.

This watercolour portrait art masterclass is suitable for beginners and those with some experience in watercolour painting. It helps students develop observation skills, creativity, and a personal style in portraiture. By the end of the masterclass, students gain a strong foundation in watercolour painting and a deeper understanding of expressive portraiture.

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3. Art Masterclass on Portrait (Chinese Ink Painting) by Fan Shao Hua:

[4 sessions, $980, Chinese Ink Painting]

[4 sessions, $1500, Chinese Ink Painting] - private class

Portraiture Chinese Ink Painting Art Course | Art Class | Art Lesson:

This course introduces the traditional art of Chinese ink painting, focusing on brushwork, composition, and the expressive use of ink and wash. Students will explore classic subjects such as bamboo, flowers, birds, and landscapes, while gaining hands-on experience with essential tools like the brush and rice paper. Emphasizing both technique and philosophy, the course fosters an appreciation for balance, simplicity, and the spirit of nature in painting.

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Professional Course - Nude Life / Portrait Drawing with Artist Guidance Course aka. Art of Anatomy

Life Drawing with Artist Guidance

[Thursday 7.30pm-10pm, Dhoby Ghaut Studio, Dates: to be enquired]

with the Options of guided & unguided drop-in session

Course Fee: (guided sessions)

5 sessions at $360nett with Drawing & Sketching, Watercolour Painting art materials provided

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Course fee: (Unguided sessions)

Ala carte session at $50nett with the option of top up of painting materials: (watercolour $15/ acrylic $20 / oil $35)

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  1. (bring your own materials)
  2. with top up of watercolour material
  3. with top up of acrylic material
  4. with top up of oil material

Fully guided by professional teacher and all art materials provided!

( Suitable for beginners and students preparing for Diploma/Degree Art Portfolio)

What can you expect to learn within this Course?

Nude Life Drawing Workshop with Artist Guidance at Visualartscentre Singapore

Learn proportion, shape and forms in our Nude Life (Art of anatomy course)

1st Session: Anatomy of Torso

1st Session: Anatomy of Torso 

(Ribcage, Pelvis)

  • Learning the Shape, then Form, then the landmarks (Standard procedure for studying anatomy)
  • Understanding the myriad shapes that form the torso, and the components of the torso
  • Crafting the volume and mass of the human form in reference to the human skeletal structure through tonal value
  • Learning the proportions and placements of the various landmarks of the human torso
Life drawing with ink & wash with model and artist guidance with Visual Arts Centre

2nd & 3rd Sessions: Anatomy of Lower Limbs & Upper Limbs Drawing and Sketching

  • Understanding the components of the lower limbs (foot, ankle, knee, etc.)
  • Studying the relationship between the components; their proportions in reference to each other, joints 
  • Studying musculature (the flexing and relaxing of muscles, representation of tension or lack thereof 
  • Exploring distortions caused as a result of perspective, such as foreshortening.
Life drawing with ink & wash with model and artist guidance with Visual Arts Centre

4th &5th Sessions: Full Figure with Ink & Wash

Applying Ink & Wash with Live Model:

  • With a live model as a subject, study and observe the human form in the context of its surroundings
  • Study the relationship between the human forms and light
  • Experiment with gestural drawing; capturing the kineticism and dynamism of the pose in rapid-fire sketches
  • Observe the different textures of the human body, such as skin and hair
Life drawing with ink & wash with model and artist guidance with Visual Arts Centre
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Our instructor providing a quick demo on Portrait Sketching 

Here at Visual Arts Centre, our professional art instructors are here to guide you with polite feedback so that you can have your very own perfect drawing and sketching portrait. We offer Life drawing – Portrait Drawing Workshop with Artist Guidance so that you can get tips and guides to perfect your skills. We ensure that our step by step guide and demo by our professional art instructors are able to help you benefit in your pencil portrait and drawing sketch.

Experience life Portrait Drawing and learn the skills and techniques of portrait drawing in this one session guided workshop! With professional demonstration, guidance and instruction by our artist instructor, this life portrait drawing session is suitable for those with experience or the absolute beginner with an interest in portrait drawing! At Visual Arts Centre, we believe in life drawing and sketching and we run the most regular portrait life drawing and nude life drawing sketching workshops in Singapore! The Portrait Drawing with Artist Guidance Workshop is conducted almost once a month for the whole calendar year and you may choose to attend singular sessions or purchase the 4 sessions Nude Life Drawing to attend 4 sessions of your choice of either nude life drawing or portrait life drawing class.

Through life observation of the model – capture various tones, shades, shadows, angles, and skin textures of the model with your own interpretation in this portrait drawing session.

In our affordable drawing and sketching portrait workshop, you are able to learn how to draw your subjects in different positions and from a variety of angles.  The session starts with a brief introduction of proportion and basic anatomy of the skull and facial features, followed by more refined methods of observation and sketching as well as guidance from a professional artist. For those who require more assistance, fret not, you will receive instruction and tips to improve your work, which would be really helpful if you are looking to upgrade your skills and techniques on portrait drawing!

As you hone your portrait drawing abilities through instructions, demonstrations and practice. You will be able to draw portraits with enhancements like highlights and shadows. Understand where a light source would hit on different parts of the human skin (complexion) while also taking note off what parts of the face are highlighted and under shadow.

One-to-One Private Art Course | Art Class: Portrait Drawing or Painting

Foundation In Digital Art

Embark on a captivating journey into the vibrant world of digital art! Our Foundation in Digital Art workshop invites budding creatives aged nine and above to unleash their imagination and hone their artistic skills in a dynamic, supportive environment. From mastering basic digital tools to crafting mesmerizing digital masterpieces, children will explore a spectrum of techniques guided by seasoned mentors. Through hands-on activities and interactive sessions, participants will discover the endless possibilities of digital expression while fostering creativity and critical thinking. Join us for an exhilarating adventure where young artists transform ideas into stunning visual realities, igniting a passion for digital art

Colour & Texture Exploration With Acrylic Painting & Collage
Prepare to unleash your inner artist in a kaleidoscope of color and creativity with ‘Colour Blast: Acrylic Painting & Collage Techniques’! Dive into a whirlwind adventure where vibrant hues and mesmerizing textures collide in a symphony of imagination. From mastering the art of seamless color blending to discovering the magic of mixed media collage, this journey is a playground for your artistic soul. With each brushstroke, explore new techniques that breathe life into your canvas, transforming it into a vibrant tapestry of expression. Join us and let your creativity run wild as you embark on this colorful escapade!”
World of Manga [Foundation & Styling]
A manga art workshop for children and teenagers sounds like a fantastic idea! Here’s how you might structure it:
Introduction to Manga: Begin by introducing what manga is, its history, and its influence on popular culture worldwide. Show examples of different manga styles and genres to give participants an overview.
Basic Drawing Techniques: Start with the fundamentals of drawing, such as line work, shapes, and proportions. Provide step-by-step instructions on how to draw basic manga characters, focusing on simple shapes that can be built upon.
Character Design: Move on to character design concepts, including creating unique characters, designing their personalities, and developing backstories. Encourage participants to get creative and think outside the box.
Expression and Emotion: Teach how to convey emotions and expressions through facial expressions, body language, and positioning of characters. This can be a fun and interactive exercise where participants practice drawing various emotions.
Storytelling and Paneling: Explore the basics of storytelling in manga, including paneling techniques, pacing, and layout. Show examples of different panel structures and discuss how they affect the flow of the story.
Inking and Coloring: Introduce participants to inking techniques using pens or markers. You can also cover digital inking for those interested. Then, demonstrate basic coloring techniques using markers, colored pencils, or digital software.
Feedback and Collaboration: Provide opportunities for participants to share their work and receive feedback from their peers and instructors. Encourage collaboration by having them work together on short manga projects or collaborative drawings.
Final Showcase: End the workshop with a showcase of participants’ work. This could be in the form of an exhibition, digital gallery, or printed booklet. Celebrate everyone’s creativity and progress throughout the workshop.
Remember to create a supportive and encouraging environment where participants feel free to express themselves and explore their creativity. And don’t forget to have fun! Manga is all about imagination and passion, so let that spirit shine through in your workshop.
Academy Drawing Traditions
The academy drawing and sketching tradition, rooted in centuries of artistic practice, emphasizes disciplined study of form, proportion, and technique. Originating from Renaissance workshops and formalized by institutions like the Royal Academy, it prioritizes meticulous observation and mastery of fundamental skills. Students progress from basic exercises to complex compositions, learning to depict still life and common objects with precision and expression. This tradition values both classical principles and innovation, encouraging artists to push boundaries while maintaining a deep respect for tradition. Through rigorous training and critique, artists within this tradition cultivate a strong foundation for creative exploration and artistic excellence.
Chinese Ink Painting and Calligraphy
This course on Chinese ink painting and calligraphy introduces young learners to the rich traditions of Chinese art. Through hands-on activities, students explore the basics of brush techniques, ink control, and the delicate art of Chinese script. They learn to appreciate the cultural significance of calligraphy and painting, developing skills in creating elegant strokes and expressive brushwork. The course fosters creativity, patience, and fine motor skills, while also providing insights into Chinese history and aesthetics. By the end, children gain confidence in their artistic abilities and a deeper understanding of Chinese cultural heritage.
Funk with Graffiti
Funk With Graffiti Workshop for children is an engaging and creative program aimed at introducing young artists to the vibrant world of graffiti and funk-inspired street style art. Participants learn the basics of graffiti history, techniques, and safety. Guided by professional graffiti artists, children explore the art of designing their unique tags, emphasizing creativity, expression, and individuality. The workshop includes hands-on activities, from sketching concepts to creating final designs with spray paint on provided surfaces. By the end of the session, children gain confidence in their artistic abilities and an appreciation for graffiti and funk as legitimate forms of street art. Each child completes two original artworks, which they proudly take home, showcasing their newfound skills and personal style.
Batik Tales

In the Batik Introduction Handkerchief Painting workshop, participants will learn the traditional art of batik, a wax-resist dyeing technique originating from Indonesia. The workshop begins with a brief history and overview of batik, highlighting its cultural significance and various techniques. Participants will then observe a demonstration of applying wax with tjanting tools and dyeing the fabric. Following the demonstration, each participant will design and create their own batik handkerchief, applying wax to create patterns and then dyeing their fabric. The workshop concludes with a group discussion, allowing participants to share their creations and reflect on their learning experience.