Join Jeremy, from the comfort of your own home whilst we explore the creation of the narrative portrait. Jeremy answers so many questions from the audience throughout making this an educational conversation and painting demonstration.
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In a remarkably short period of time, Jeremy Lipking has emerged as one of the country's premier realist artists. His talent, which rivals that of the late nineteenth century painterly realists such as John Singer Sargent, Joaquin Sorolla and Anders Zorn, is outstanding for a painter of any age. Like these great painters of the past, Lipking is a virtuoso artist. His canvases convey the magical aura of convincing imagery emerging out of a field of paint.
Realism has been misunderstood through most of the twentieth century as an art of imitation. In truth, when practiced by a painter like Jeremy Lipking, realist painting is a powerful creative force. Many viewers are drawn to his art thinking that it looks just like a photograph. Actually Lipking's vision is the opposite of what a camera does. A photograph tends to flatten an image, reducing all relationships of color and shade to a stiff mechanical pattern. Lipking's skill lies in his ability to probe in and around his subject. With a highly sensitive eye, he sees nuances of value and hue that the camera and most people can never see. More incredibly, he is able to translate his highly nuanced vision into a painted image. Lipking's true subject is his pictorial fluency. Seeing one of his paintings involves entering into the pictorial world he has created. Like all great realists, he has the ability to generate powerful fictions.
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Medium: Oils
Skill Level: All Levels
Duration: 3 Hours
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Jeremy Lipking’s 3 hour recorded demonstration
Jeremy Lipking’s materials list
Jeremy Lipking’s reference image
Jeremy Lipking’s Finished Palette
Jeremy Lipking’s Finished Painting
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Full oil portrait demo painted alla prima (wet-on-wet, direct painting).
Step-by-step process from block-in to finished portrait.
Color mixing and palette setup (includes his materials list).
Brush handling and edge control for lifelike transitions.
Lighting, values, and skin tone development.
Decision-making process — when and how he refines forms.
Composition and simplification for a natural, expressive result.
Real-time workflow — pacing, layering, and corrections on wet paint.
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This video will be available to re-watch at your leisure until 12th June 2026.
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Yes! As soon as you purchase, you will have access to Jeremy’s materials list, so you can paint along from home.
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We do sell some of them, yes! We have listed them below.
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Jeremy Lipking’s materials, available from our online store…
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Had a great experience watching a livestream portrait demo by master artist Jeremy Lipking organised by Workshops in Yorkshire. The demo turned out incredible and we got to learn a lot.
Symi, with her natural conversational skills and light banter ensured that the whole session was not just informative but also lively and kept the audience well engaged. The video coverage by Joe Hawkins was of high quality. Jeremy's brushwork, paint application, palette and how he approached the canvas was very clearly captured in real time. Everyone attending, including the livestream audience, was encouraged to ask questions and clarify any doubts. The best part is it is available for replay for two years!
Also they are affordably priced for anyone to attend from anywhere around the globe to watch master artists share their knowledge online. Thanks Symi, Joe and Workshops in Yorkshire for making this possible. I got to attend from the comforts of home all the way from India. Look forward to attending more :)”— Apu, online student
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow, what a great opportunity to learn from and incredible artist. Workshops in Yorkshire provided a thoughtful platform to engage with Jeremy Lipking. Although it was zoom, and on the other side of the globe, it felt like an intimate learning experience.
The video and audio quality as perfect, as well the casual ability to ask questions throughout the demo. I chose to paint while I watched, but you could easily just watch and paint later.
I will absolutely sign up for another virtual workshop. Well done!"— Anna, online student (Google review)