Coming November 2026
From Concept to Composition
with Sean Layh
A masterclass in building large-scale narrative figurative paintings — from the first idea to the finished canvas.
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Enrollment opens November 2026. We filmed this course in New York City while Sean was here to collect his First Place award at the ARC Salon at Sotheby's — one of the most prestigious figurative painting competitions in the world. Enter your email to be the first to know when it opens.
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Your Instructor
Sean Layh
Sean Layh is an internationally recognized figurative painter based in Melbourne, Australia, known for his large-scale, multi-figure compositions drawn from classical literature and theatrical tradition.
In 2026, Sean took Best in Show and First Place in Figurative at the ARC International Salon Competition at Sotheby's New York — one of the most competitive realist painting prizes in the world. He is also a 2026 Archibald Prize finalist and recipient of the Packing Room Prize. His work has been exhibited at the European Museum of Modern Art (MEAM) in Barcelona and the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney.
We filmed From Concept to Composition during Sean's visit to New York City, capturing his full creative process — from initial concept and reference gathering through to resolved, finished composition.
