Paint Off 2026 - Episode 1

Raw Umber Studios

In June 2026, seven artists gathered at Raw Umber Studios in Stroud to paint a portrait from life, in a competition with over £3,000 of prizes. This is the first of 2 episodes documenting the day.
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In June 2026, seven artists gathered at Raw Umber Studios in Stroud to paint a portrait from life, in a competition with over £3,000 of prizes. This is the second episode
Start by painting a set of scales from light to dark using opaque paint and a palette knife
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