Explore the art of portraiture through the lens of Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring in this hands-on, three-class series (2 hours each).

We'll begin by learning to “draw with a brush” using a grid to accurately capture proportions. In the second session, establish main shapes and values to create a tonal plan and understand value hierarchies. Finally, we'll move into painting, practicing the “thin to thick” approach to build depth and luminosity. Using a limited color palette, you’ll gain a clear understanding of form, light, and technique while creating your own masterful study.

For intermediate painters. 

Instructor: Marion Buricatu
Marion was born into an artistic family in France and moved to the US with her family in 2001. She took classes with painting teachers before becoming one herself and earned a modern art certificate at the MOMA. Marion is an enthusiastic artist and instructor with expertise in art history and a variety of artistic mediums, including oils, acrylic, and mixed media. She shares her passion for all that is art and continuously keeps on learning. (https://www.marionsworkshop.com/)

Age: Adults
Dates: 3 Thursdays, March 26 to April 16, 2026
No Class: April 2
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Materials: Students must supply their own materials.

HCA Policies: Please review our website's HCA Student Policies and Procedures here.

• Injury Waiver: You must agree to the HCA injury waiver to register for classes. 
  
  
• Photo Release Agreement: You can agree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during registration.
  
  
• Waiting List: If this class is sold out, it will say so below and will not allow you to register. If so, please add your name to our waitlist here. 

Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishibay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund, we can assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded based on demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

MEMBERS SAVE ON CLASSES: Your membership helps the HCA change the lives of artists and art lovers through its nurturing faculty, state-of-the-art facility, and need-based scholarship program. We are pleased to offer 5% off class costs to HCA Members from the Insider–Plus LEVEL and up.

To apply your membership discount to your order, please log into your account at the top of this page. Once logged in, your membership level discounts will be reflected in your cart at checkout.