digital ticket | workshop - Portrait Fundamentals

Join an intimate portrait drawing workshop with artist Gabriel Espinal, dedicated to the foundations of expressive, dynamic portraiture.

During this two-hour session at la maison, Gabriel will guide you through the essential principles behind a strong portrait, from facial proportions and structure to composition and expression. The workshop begins with an introduction to the fundamentals, before moving into live demonstrations where Gabriel will create portraits of participants in real time and share his process as he draws.

You’ll then bring these ideas onto the page through guided exercises, with individual feedback throughout the session. Designed for beginners, the workshop offers a relaxed and inspiring space to observe, practise, and build confidence in your own drawing.

By the end of the workshop, you will have explored how structure, movement and expression can bring a face to life on paper.

What you will learn and take home

- The essential principles behind expressive portrait drawing.
- Guided drawing exercises with individual feedback throughout the workshop.
- A paper republic drawing book [xl].
- A unique hand-drawn portrait of yourself, created by Gabriel Espinal.

Your ticket includes a paper republic drawing book [xl], all materials required for the workshop, a hand-drawn portrait of yourself created by Gabriel Espinal, and 20% off all paper republic products at la maison on the day of the event.

when: Friday, August 14th, 2026 | 16:00 – 18:00
where: la maison, Sonnenfelsgasse 3, 1010 Vienna
host: Gabriel Espinal
language: English
participants: minimum 6 – maximum 15
experience level: beginner

About the host

Gabriel Espinal is a Venezuelan artist with over 12 years of experience in traditional drawing and painting. He began his artistic career in Madrid, where his work was exhibited at the Royal Mint and Stamp House of Spain and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando. Now based in Vienna, Gabriel is known for his expressive, dynamic portraiture and his remarkable ability to create striking portraits live. His work has been featured by ORF, Heute, and Kleine Zeitung, and has gained a growing following on social media for its speed, precision, and character.

Please note: in order to ensure the best possible experience, we reserve the right to cancel the event up to 4 days in advance if a minimum number of 6 participants is not reached. In such case, all tickets will be fully refunded. Alternatively, the event may be postponed subject to participants' agreement.