3. Day Painting workshop

February 20-22, 2026

10 am- 5 m

with 1 hour lunch break

Join Jennifer Gennari, a classically trained figurative artist known for her emotionally rich animal portraits and John Singer Sargent like brushwork. With formal training from Ringling College of Art and Design and the Florence Academy of Art, Jennifer brings years of experience — from assisting Jeff Koons to teaching at top institutions — into every class she leads.

Her workshops are a true labor of love, combining traditional portrait techniques with her passion for capturing the life and spirit of animals. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a master in the heart of Manhattan’s art scene.

Students will be painting an animal portrait-reference provided by Jenn.

-Studio info, accommodation and all other info will be sent when registered.

**You can also pay using ZELLE or Venmo. just email nataliafarts@gmail.com

MATERIALS TO BRING TO CLASS:

PAINT 

Ivory black

English red

Vermilion

Alizarin crimson

Cobalt blue

Viridian

Emerald green

Yellow ochre

Naples yellow genuine (vasari only)

Lead white (rublev) 

BRUSHES

Filberts or flats. Bristol. 2-8 size

PALETTE

whatever you love. Jen uses a small new wave palette 

PANELS Ampersand gesso panel.
Panels can be anywhere from 9x12" - 16x20. Bring 3 panels since some people work on one the whole time and others do multiple

Bring panels with your drawing done, or blank with an intent on drawing in class. Either works

OTHER

medium cup

Linseed oil

Charcoal or graphite

Fixative 

*REFERENCE

A few reference images you would like to work from. Preferably from an ipad. The higher the resolution, the better.

Jennifer uses www.unsplash.com to find free and beautiful references. 

Things to look for :

Clear, high resolution 

one strong light source

Balance in warm and cool temperatures ( an image where things arent overwhelmingly sepia. As an example)