Painting the Classical Portrait - Newcastle

John Marley Centre, Muscott Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 6TT 2 Days £250 10AM-4PM An intensive course on the techniques of classical painting. This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the methods used by the most brilliant painters of the 19th century. The course begins with a technical demonstration of color mixing, imprimatura preparation, palette organization, and medium preparation. This serves as a foundation for the subsequent lectures and workshops, which will cover a range of topics including master drawing and painting techniques the study of lighting situations and how they reveal form. Additionally, students will learn about brushstrokes, blending, media use, palette preparation, and painting posture, as well as value scales. Throughout the course, students will spend a significant amount of time working on their own paintings from the live model, replicating the techniques they have learned in class. Through this hands-on approach, students will gain a deeper understanding of the principles of classical painting and be able to apply them in their own work. Throughout the course, there will be opportunities for students to discuss and critique each other's work, providing them with valuable feedback and furthering their understanding of the techniques and methods being taught. Michael (instructor) combines classical and contemporary practices, creating a comprehensive approach to representing anatomical forms. Core concepts such as volume, contrast, light, shadow and surface construction coincide with Michael’s own techniques of abstraction. This culminates in a unique approach which guide the physical act of painting and creative visualisation. By the end of the course, students will have learned the essential points of portrait painting and will have produced a believable, visual impression of the sitter in real space, rendered in paint with traditional methods. For beginners and experienced artists.