This workshop is only an introduction to realistic portraiture: the basics of drawing and the use of oil paint will be taught to complete a good portrait within a a time frame of a few hours.
DATE & TIME:
Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5, 2011 from 9:30am to 2:30pm with a break for lunch (not provided.
LOCATION:
Fresno, CA(Tower District, Fruit @ Clinton)
COST:
$120.00. A non-refundable deposit of 25% will get you registered. The total balance is due 2 weeks before the workshop.
REQUIREMENT:
Experience drawing from life is strongly recommended.
PROGRAM:
Class is limited to 6 students to give individual attention.
. workshop focuses on realistic portraiture (style, approach, materiel, technique, color theory)
. lecture on drawing: anatomy, proportion, light & shadow
. demo and work from life with a model
. painting in "Alla Prima" style (direct painting, wet-on-wet) so painting can be completed by the end of the workshop.
I will paint as I teach, to be completely involved in the painting process with the students.
SUPPLIES:
. oil paint
. brushes
. turpentine
. linseed oil
. palette
. easel
. 16x20 canvases
. apron
A complete list will be sent upon registration. Easels are provided.
Student is free to bring is own material.
More info to come but e-mail to artbymaly@hotmail.com with any questions.
