Rob painting a demo at The National Portrait Society. Photo courtesy of Steve SmithUPCOMING WORKSHOPS/EVENTS
ON TEACHING…
Rob is internationally known for his inspiring and informative teaching style. He teaches at The Art League of Virginia and holds workshops throughout the U.S. and abroad. He regularly tours students through the great museums of Europe, garnering from his extensive knowledge of the old European masters and is a visiting instructor at The National Gallery of Art in Washington DC, demonstrating old masters’ techniques. Rob is a distinguished faculty member and on the advisory board of The American Portrait Society. He was asked to pioneer one of their first online teaching courses for American Artist Magazine in 2009 and taught regularly at their “Weekend with the Masters” workshops. Liberace Studio has produced a series of tutorial dvds focusing on the figure, portrait and anatomy, and since Covid he teaches several online classes per year. He has been asked to contribute articles on technique for both American Artist and The Artist’s magazines. Rob has been named a “Modern Master” by the Art Renewal Center and has received the Grand Prize Awards for both the Art Renewal Center annual Salon Show and American Portrait Society’s annual portrait competition.If you are interested in hosting a workshop, please contact Rob or Lina or you can see Rob’s workshop information and fees here.
Updated November 2025
INFO FOR THE AUGUST 2026 ENGLAND WORKSHOP PAGE
December 5-7 2025
Painting the Portrait: From Chiaroscuro to Color Art League School Alexandria Virginia
This workshop guides participants through the evolution of portrait painting in oils, from the dramatic interplay of light and shadow in chiaroscuro, to the bold and expressive use of color. Techniques inspired by Caravaggio and Sorolla are explored, along with anatomical studies of both the face and hands.
For more information, contact The Art League School at 703-683-2323.
January 16-February 4, 2026
The Portrait: Drawing, Grisaille, and Color
Registration will open on December 16
Since the Renaissance, artists from Van Eyck to Bouguereau have developed portrait methods built upon a clear sequence of stages moving from preparatory drawing to final painting. This special online workshop follows a single pose and the same model each week, guiding students through the full development of a portrait. Working step-by-step from drawing, to monochrome painting, to full color, participants will gain a deeper understanding of structure, gesture, modeling, and the luminous layering techniques that have shaped portraiture throughout history. Alongside traditional methods, Rob will introduce modern and contemporary interpretations of classical ideas, encouraging expressive mark-making, inventive color, and personal artistic voice. Special attention will be given to portrait hands, costume elements, and the unified flow of the entire figure.
The class will consist of six total sessions, following the same format as Rob’s previous online workshops:
CLASSES (Studio Demonstrations)
Fridays: January 16, 22, 30 from 2 pm to 5 pm US Eastern Time
Participants may watch live or view the recordings (streamed for a limited time).
CRITIQUE SESSIONS
Wednesdays: January 21, 28, February 4 from 2 pm to 5 pm US Eastern Time
Up to 20 students may submit artwork for critique, while all participants may observe.
Prices
Registration opens December 16
FULL PARTICIPATION (limit of 20 students):$350
Includes the ability to ask questions during class and receive individual critique on Wednesdays.
AUDITING: $200
Audit students may submit questions via Zoom chat during the Friday classes and observe all critique sessions.
March 20-22
Focusing In: Mastering Detail in Painting and Drawing Art League School Alexandria Virginia
Inspired by artists like Van Eyck and Bouguereau, this workshop centers on precision and detail. Students are led by the instructor through a disciplined approach to capturing intricate anatomical and compositional elements in both drawing and painting.
For more information, contact The Art League School at 703-683-2323.
March 26-29
The Figure Society Saint Louis, Missouri
The inaugural symposium will be held in Saint Louis, Missouri, from March 26 – 28, 2026, and will bring together these word-class artists: Robert Liberace (drawing and painting), Oliver Sin (drawing and painting), Shane Wolf (drawing and painting), Alicia N Ponzio (sculpture), Kevin Chambers (sculpture), and Brian Booth Craig (sculpture).
Tickets are on sale now via the website https://www.thefiguresociety.com
April 6-10
Portrait and Figure: Drawing and Alla Prima Scottsdale Artist School
This class will explore both the organized and elegant manner of classical drawing, and the dynamic, fresh approach of contemporary Alla Prima painting. Though each style has a distinctive character, together they provide the artist with a more complete understanding of artistic technique. The first part of the week will focus on drawing methods with an emphasis on form and light. The latter part will concentrate on the spirited technique of Alla Prima, (wet-into-wet application of paint) which will center on color and paint dynamics. Demonstrations will be given each day which will illustrate each approach.
More information click here
August 2026
England! Join Rob in the West Country – Beautiful Sherborne in Dorset!