“Painting the Portrait with Titian’s Glazing Technique” with Victor Wang

January 5 - 9, 2026
9:00 am − 4:00 pm

This intensive five-day workshop will delve into the historical techniques of the Venetian master Titian, focusing on his distinctive glazing methods. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the layering process, from initial underpainting to the final delicate glazes, that create the luminous and rich qualities characteristic of Titian's work. We will explore color theory as applied by Titian, the preparation of painting surfaces, and the meticulous application of transparent layers to achieve depth, form, and vibrant color. This workshop is designed for artists who wish to deepen their knowledge of classical painting techniques and develop a more nuanced approach to oil painting.

In the workshop, Victor will demonstrate how to create a grisaille of a portrait and then apply color using a glazing technique inspired by the old master Titian. This process will show students how to build a dynamic portrait through layered, luminous color.

Workshop Artist, Victor Wang

Victor Wang grew up in Northern China and graduated BFA from
The Lu Xun Academy of FineArts, one of three top art institutes in China. After graduation he taught there for 4 1/2 years and was sent to The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as a visiting scholar. He earned his MFA in Fontbonne University. He currently lives in St. Louis, where he teaches painting, drawing and graduate critique classes as a full professor at Fontbonne University. He has exhibited widely across the country and internationally and has won various awards for excellence, including awards for both painting and art instruction. His work has been shown nationally and internationally.

Registration is $TBD. Full payment due at time of registration. No refund after January 30th. Payment can be sent via check to our studio at:
4814 Washington Blvd, Suite 230, St. Louis, MO. 63108

OR you can use Zelle with our email: gacastudio.info@gmail.com
Email: gacastudio.info@gmail.com

Victor's glazing technique

Grisaille by Victor Wang

Workshops take place in the GACA’s studio, located in the Pierce Arrow Building,
4814 Washington Blvd, Suite 322, St. Louis, MO. 63108

CLICK HERE to register for this workshop.


For more information about Victor Wang, visit his website at:
https://victorwang.net/

MATERIALS:

            *Paints
• Flake White or Flake White hue or Mixing white (Rembrandt brand)

  • Indian yellow, Yellow Ochre

  • Cadmium Red light, Alizarin Crimson

  • Burn Sienna/Transparent Red Ochre (Winsor Newton), Burn Umber

  • Phthalo green

  • Ultramarine Blue

  • Cerulean Blue

  • Ivory Black

            *Brushes:

(You should have 5 or more brushes)
2 Hog Brushes; #3, #6 and #10 (flat or filbert)
2 Sable Brushes/Synthetic; #4, #10(flat or filbert)
1 fan brush 1 ½” or flat wash brush

            *Other:

Turpenoid or Gamsol (no pure turpentine)
Neo-Megilp/Liquin
Palette Knife
Glass Palette 12" -16"
1 Shallow Tin (for solvent) 
1 Stretched canvas 18” x 22”
Rags