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06/13/2026

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06/12/2026

06/04/2026

In two weeks, join acclaimed artist Scott Burdick for a captivating live portrait demonstration as he transforms a reference photo into a compelling work of art while sharing his creative process every step of the way.
More than a traditional portrait painting session, this webinar explores how artists can move beyond realism and develop a more expressive visual language. Scott will demonstrate how he uses unconventional tools—including silicone rubber shapers, palette knives, and thick, sculptural paint application—to create rich textures, dynamic contrasts, and engaging surfaces.
Register today and join us for this inspiring Wednesday Webinar on June 17, 2026, at 7:00pm EDT: https://www.portraitsociety.org/wednesday-webinars

05/06/2026

On Wednesday, June 17, watch a portrait come to life in an engaging live demo where Scott Burdick works from a reference photo while sharing his creative process in real time. Learn how he balances areas of rich, three-dimensional realism with flatter, more abstract passages defined by bold shapes and outlines. This demo goes beyond technical instruction, offering insight into how to interpret a subject artistically. Explore new ways of thinking about portraiture and walk away with fresh ideas to bring more creativity and individuality into your work. Register now for this Wednesday Webinar happening June 17 at 7pm EDT: https://www.portraitsociety.org/wednesday-webinars

05/01/2026

The Musée d'Orsay (the grand museum housed in a converted 19th-century train station on the Seine) is devoting its first-ever major exhibition to Mary Cassatt, opening October 6, 2026.
For an artist this significant, the wait has been extraordinary. Cassatt was the only American to exhibit alongside the French Impressionists, showing with Degas, Monet, Renoir, and Pissarro four times between 1879 and 1886. She lived in France for six decades. And yet, no French national museum had ever given her a major solo show.
The exhibition, titled "The Choice of Independence," brings together nearly 80 paintings, pastels, and prints tracing her full career. It explores her signature themes: women reading, attending the theater, raising children, and navigating modern life with quiet confidence. It also highlights a less-known side of Cassatt, her role as a trusted advisor to American collectors, helping shape some of the great Impressionist collections now held in museums across the United States.
The show was organized in collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery in London and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and runs through January 31, 2027.

04/30/2026

At this year's The Art of the Portrait conference, our Kinstler Mentorship Program mentor Timothy Rees had the pleasure of presenting a replica Sargent palette to his mentee, Jess Le Clerc - Fine Art! The Portrait Society created this mentoring fellowship in which accepted applicants would partner for a one-year period with a mentor who will offer guidance from self and external critique of portfolios, to refinement of work habits and guidance on individual projects. The Mentorship Program seeks to build a synergy of methods cultivating a healthy artistic practice in every level of growth and development. Congratulations to Jess, and thank you to Tim!

04/22/2026

Bringing you quality educational programming is central to the mission of the Portrait Society, and we are excited to continue to host Wednesday Webinars throughout the year!
"Expressive Painting Through Experimentation" - Scott Burdick - June 17 @ 7pm
"Constructing the Face: Structure, Proportion, and Likeness" - Melinda Whitmore - July 8 @ 7pm
"Capturing Childhood" - Timothy Rees - August 12 @ 7pm
"The Language of Hands" - Michael Shane Neal - September 30 @ 7pm
"Bringing Portraits to Life in Pastel" - Gwenneth Barth-White Fine Art - October 21 @ 7pm
"Layer by Layer: Indirect Portrait Painting" - Jeffrey Hein - November 11 @ 7pm
"Beyond Beauty: A Portrait of John Singer Sargent" - Devon Cox - December 9 @ 7pm
Register now: https://www.portraitsociety.org/wednesday-webinars