Description

July 2017
Wednesdays 6:30 – 9:30pm
7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26

Tuition: $150 + $30 model fee

The Portrait Series continues with Indirect Portrait Painting. Indirect painting means you spend multiple sessions on the same painting (as opposed to direct or alla prima painting). You will learn how to successfully build a layered painting with great depth and luminosity. The benefit of using an underpainting with both an open and closed grisaille method, as well as some advanced topics such as glazing and scumbling will be discussed. We will focus on capturing a likeness with sophisticated color and tone. Come gain confidence and accuracy in representing the portrait in oils!

Working from the live model, you will develop a deep understanding of the human head. We will continue to examine proper proportions, structure and basic anatomy as well as use multiple painting techniques to represent the portrait. This class series will strengthen your ability and understanding of the human head whether you are an absolute beginner or an advanced student. Each monthly class is limited to 8 students.

Here is an overview of the series month to month:
March – Fundamentals of Portrait Drawing I, Line
April – Fundamentals of Portrait Drawing II, Tone
May – Introduction to Portrait Painting
June – NO CLASS
July – Indirect Portrait Painting
August – Alla Prima Portrait Painting

Once you have completed payment, a follow up email will confirm your registration and include a materials list.