Creating Contemporary Portraiture
Neil Rogers from TV Portrait Artist of the Year!
INTRODUCING...
Creating Contemporary Portraiture
with Neil Rogers and Nellie Shepherd
Learn how to develop expressive and engaging portraits from initial sketches through to a finished oil painting. As Neil works from a live model, you’ll explore observation, proportion, colour mixing and painterly techniques while building confidence in your drawing and painting skills.
MODULE1
An Introduction to Contemporary Portraiture
MODULE 2
Develop your observational drawing skills through loose and expressive portrait studies.
MODULE 3
Refine your sketches and develop a stronger foundation for your portrait.
MODULE 4
Learn to mix colour with greater confidence, control and consistency.
MODULE 5
Learn how to develop a portrait from the first brushstrokes to a finished painting.
Neil Rogers
Neil Rogers is a professional portrait artist with over 30 years of experience, known for his distinctive portraits and inspiring teaching at Bullclough Art School. A Member of the Society of Graphic Fine Art, he has exhibited with The Pastel Society, the RBSA and TALP, and was a contestant on Sky Arts’ Portrait Artist of the Year 2024.
Nellie Shepherd
Nellie Shepherd is an award-winning contemporary artist, author and co-founder of Bullclough Art School, with a studio based in the Peak District. She is the author of a series of internationally published art books with Penguin DK and has exhibited widely across the UK, including at the Chelsea Art Society and St Ives Society of Artists, with forthcoming exhibitions at the Manchester Art Fair in November 2026. Alongside her own painting practice, Nellie leads workshops, retreats and creative experiences for artists from around the world within Bullclough Art School.
£175
£350 Early Bird Discount!
Offer Ends 02/07/26
- Over 5 hours of expert tuition
- Complete portrait demonstration from start to finish
- Unlimited Lifetime Access
- Downloadable PDF's
- Pause replay and learn at your own pace
- Suitable for all levels
- Exclusive Student Community
Creating Contemporary Portraiture
with Neil Rogers and Nellie Shepherd
A complete portrait painting course covering sketching, observation, colour mixing and oil painting techniques. Learn at your own pace and create a finished contemporary portrait from start to finish.
