Liz Harris Complete Portrait Mentorship

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Program Overview
Join Liz as she breaks down the complete portrait for artists in this four month program. Drawn on the fundamentals which you have already learned and dive deeper into color, edges, and value, design and composition to portray a correct likeness of your subject with a big impact. Learn also how to photograph your subject and prepare your portfolio to approach galleries.

Enjoy a regular weekly schedule of personalized critiques and lectures in a small, class setting of no more than 10.

This is a great program for individuals who want to fine-tune their portrait painting skills and fortify their capacity to procure and complete commissioned work. This is also great program for artists interested in entering competitions, or obtaining gallery representation.
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Interactive Learning
4 Weekly LIVE classes per month which include lectures, demos, critiques, in class exercises, and homework assignments. Students must practice daily outside of class time.
Personalized Feedback
Receive critiques on class assignments and relevant personal projects in live sessions.

Private Discussion Group
Enjoy the companionship of a group of artists who learn and grow by your side, with private access to a classroom discussion board.
Teaching Example
Teaching Example 
Liz will offer you personalized direction and critique in a small group setting over Zoom. Enjoy 4 LIVE classes per month. Tuesdays 9-11 am MST 

Complete and submit assignments on a weekly basis before each live session. In addition, receive critiques on relevant personal assignments.

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Critique Sample

Liz wants to encourage you and lift you up as an artist. However, she knows her mentees want to improve and they are looking to her for direction. She will show you where your strengths and weaknesses are so that you can learn and grow as an artist.

Liz will ensure you have developed expertise in the fundamental art principles as well as confidence in advanced techniques.
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What do Liz Harris's past students think about this program?

It's important to hear what past students have felt about Liz's online program before you make the decision to apply. The good news is that past students loved it! 

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Program Details

It's all about capturing likeness! Build on your fundamentals in the next step of your learning journey in this four month program. Don't allow a bad perspective and design pull you down. Allow Liz to help you master your skill and technique as you create a piece of work alongside her. Enjoy live weekly critiques and lectures streamed from your computer. 

This mentorship is for portrait artists who need an expert to come alongside them. Allow Liz to give you a fresh perspective on your work, and teach you everything you need to know about accuracy and painterly flair. Find joy in the business side of artistry like photography, cataloging artwork, useful habits, studio management and how to get your portfolio ready for galleries. Also, receive motivation and encouragement from other portrait artists in the program.

Each live session will be recorded for unlimited HD replay which you can access for your duration in the program.

Format: This is a 16 week program. Each Session is Limited to 10 Students. 
Weekly Live Group Sessions / Critiques / Class Recordings / Bonus Lectures / Office Hours / Private Community Discussion

Tuition: $250 per month ($1,000 collected over a four month period)

Class Time: Each class period will last between 1.5 hours and 3 hours depending on the prepared lesson content and the number of students in attendance.

Enrollment is closed. Please join the waitlist for the fall 2025 program.
Students on the Waitlist will be notified by email when applications open.

What if I can't make it to live sessions?

Each live session will be recorded and uploaded to the course for you to rewatch. At the end of the four month program, students will enjoy a fifth month free where they can rewatch all of the lectures and critiques from the live classes, plus any additional lectures and demos Liz provides throughout the session.

If you submit your homework by the due date, your mentor will provide a critique during class as usual, and the recording of that critique will be made available for you to view. If you reside in a different time zone and anticipate being unable to attend classes live, please inform your mentor in advance about your situation. Sentient works with artists globally, so this is a common occurrence. Both the Sentient team and your mentor are more than happy to assist you.

What if I decide to leave the program early?

This program requires both a financial and time commitment from you and your mentor. We expect mentees to demonstrate the same level of dedication and priority that they expect from their mentor. Please note that no refunds will be issued for completed payments. If you wish to terminate your payment plan and exit the program, a mandatory early exit fee of $100.00 will apply.

By accepting a seat in this program, you are committing to it fully. Choosing to leave, for any reason, not only disrupts your mentor's time but also takes away an opportunity from other applicants who were denied participation in favor of your placement.

How long will I have access to mentorship recordings?

Students will have access to mentorship recordings for the duration of the program plus one month after the program ends. At the conclusion of that time period students will no longer have access to the mentorship recordings as Sentient will be preparing for a new term and a new student group. This practice is consistent with optimal learning. Sentient Mentors do not advise students to become overly focused on the same lectures and critiques for a long period of time as this ultimately hinders growth and confidence. 

If a student quits the program early they will lose access to the recordings at the end of their pay period. Please email the sentient team if you are uncertain as to when that will take place for you.
Drawing and Attaining a Likeness
Become an expert in drawing and in obtaining the resemblance of your model.

Value
Master light and shadow and create intriguing value patterns perfect for portaiture.
Color
Learn how to effectively use warm and cools of the primary colors: cadmium yellow, alizarin crimson, ultramarine blue and cobalt blue.

Edges
Create believable edges to show form and shape on the complex human form.
Design & Composition
Create harmony within your painting by skillfully composing and directing your subject.

Perspective in Portraiture
Learn how to place your figure in a space.

Brushstrokes & Mark Making
Focus on how application of paint can affect your visual texture.
Painting from Life
Gain an understanding of how to work with a live model indoors and out. 

Photography
How to photograph models, paintings and the cataloging of artwork.
 
Studio Management
Maintaining good habits, studio tour, cleaning brushes and creating panels.

Portfolio Ready
Approaching galleries, best practices and organizing shows.
Past student

Neil Palmer

What I've enjoyed most are the insights about painting that Liz has so clearly articulated. This was one of the best painting courses I've ever taken, and I would recommend it to anyone who is serious about becoming a better painter.
Past student

Elisabeth Shelley 

What I have enjoyed most about this mentorship is the connection with a professional artist. Seeing growth in my art. Learning in a supportive atmosphere and the application of principles learned. I loved the whole experience!

Past student

Ali Malan West

I have loved all of the information provided. I also really enjoyed how the lessons and homework assignments built upon each other and pushed me to explore and try news things. The feedback was also very helpful!
Meet your instructor

Liz Harris

Liz Harris can show you how to pick up the speed, and become a competitive artist, whether or not you have had the leisure to focus solely on art in your early years. She has the key to show you how to practice specific skills for targeted improvement and will cover the gaps left in other art curricula.
She has traveled the world in search of the work of the masters and has spent her life learning and practicing.

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