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WORKSHOPS
For any skill level.
PAINTING THE CLASSICAL PORTRAIT
LONDON - Nov 14, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024, 3 Days
St Hilda’s Community Hall, London, SE23 1PL
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NEWCASTLE - October 26th & 27th 10AM-4PM
John Marley Centre, Muscott Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 6TT
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GLASGOW - September 28th & 29th, 10AM- 4PM
SSCA Studio, 257 London Road, Glasgow G313DX
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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, 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.
PAINTING MATERIALS LIST
MATERIALS LIST​
1 HB Pencil
1 sharpener
Sheet of tracing paper, A4 size.
One 16x20 canvas board.
75ml Bottle of Windsor Newton Liquin
One tube of Burnt Umber or Raw Umber acrylic paint, black acrylic paint, white (any brand, any quality, small size)
Small bottle of odourless solvents.
Oil Paints - Daler Rowney Georgian Oil Colours or Windsor Newton Oil Colour (must include Oxide Light Red - refers to the pigment, sometimes called Indian red, or English red, Raw Umber, Burnt Umber, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red, Ivory black, Yellow Ochre, Titanium White, Ultramarine Blue) 75ml/37ml
1 pack of baby wipes
One pad of paper tear-away palettes (or if you prefer a plastic/wooden palette, just remember to keep it clean)
Artist brushes long handled cat's tongue brushes sizes 2-12 buy them from this link:
https://www.rosemaryandco.com/watercolour-brushes/golden-synthetic/filbert-cats-tongue
DISCLAIMER
No refunds can be made once the student has paid the tuition fees and committed to the course, unless provided with a doctor’s note to state medical issues or special circumstances.