Artists seeking to strengthen their portrait drawing and painting skills will have the opportunity to learn from nationally recognized instructors during Mastering the Portrait, an intensive two-day workshop at 1515 Lincoln Gallery on Saturday and Sunday, September 12–13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presented in collaboration with Faculty from Studio Incamminati, Philadelphia, the workshop will be taught by Annalisa Shanks, Alexander Shanks, and Stephen Bush—three accomplished realist painters and educators whose work continues the tradition established by master portrait artist Nelson Shanks. “Mastering the Portrait” is designed for artists looking to deepen their understanding of classical realist portraiture while working alongside experienced instructors in an immersive studio environment. In conjunction with the workshop, 1515 Lincoln Gallery will present The Shanks Family Tradition, an exhibition celebrating the artistic legacy of the Shanks family. Workshop DetailsMastering the PortraitDates: September 12–13, 2026Time: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. each dayLocation: 1515 Lincoln Gallery, 1515 Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73103Cost: $350To register, email events@1515lg.com or call (405) 593-1063.