Oil Portraiture from life
with Bríd Higgins Ní Chinnéide
October 10th - 12th, 2025 at Segotia Dublin
Join us for an intensive 3 day oil painting workshop focused on the portrait and human figure, led by artist Bríd Higgins Ní Chinnéide.
This workshop will provide a comprehensive exploration of oil painting with a dedicated focus on the portrait and figure.
Participants will work directly from a live model, developing their observational skills and understanding of anatomy, proportion, and form.
Bríd will guide students through the process of capturing the essence and character of the figure, from initial sketches to detailed oil paintings.
Key areas of focus will include:
Understanding form and structure
Exploring how light interacts with the figure
Developing compelling compositions that convey the narrative and emotion of the subject.
Experimenting with various brushwork techniques to achieve different textures and expressive qualities.
You’ll also receive personalised critiques and guidance from Bríd throughout the workshop.
Workshop schedule
Days 1-3
Friday October 10th, Saturday October 11th, Sunday October 12th
10 am – 1 pm
Morning Session
2 pm – 4.30 pm
Afternoon Session
About the artist
Bríd Higgins Ní Chinnéide is an accomplished Irish oil painter, based in Dublin, celebrated for her compelling figurative work and portraits.
With a strong academic foundation in drawing and painting from the Repin Academy of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Russia, her paintings primarily feature figures and faces, often exploring the intricate social dynamics of groups through portraiture.
Bríd's recent projects include the "In Residence" series, where she created compelling 3-hour portraits of fellow artists, and her explorations of perspective, as seen in her painting "View from the Podium," which ingeniously incorporates a small self-portrait from the sitter's viewpoint.
Her work has been exhibited in Dublin and London, including solo exhibitions at venues like The Dean Art Studios and Hang Tough Contemporary, showcasing her mastery of oil paints on various surfaces.
Materials
Basic painting materials will be provided including easels, tables, drawing boards, some solvents and papers as well as a life model.
You’ll receive a full list of materials to bring on registration.
Booking
Bookings will be open soon and can be secured with a 50% deposit.
The balance can be paid before the workshop start date. Please note that this deposit is non-refundable if cancelled within 30 days of the start date.
