Ref: SWE33401
This is a step-by-step introduction to using oils while learning how to paint a portrait of the model's head. Techniques include palette preparation, underpainting, mark-making, colour, tone and composition.
This practical course introduces you to oil painting techniques. It offers both the fundamental starting points to how you respond to working from a model, how to technically organise your materials and create a portrait painting.
This is a lively and engaging course; the tutor teaches you through practical demonstration, one-to-one support and step-by-step exercises. The model will sit throughout the course. You will begin with a short preparatory drawing to establish proportion, scale and composition, followed by palette preparation, colour coordination, mixing and brushwork techniques.
At the end of the course, you will understand how to work with a model, how to use drawing to familiarise yourself with the subject, how to use fundamental oil painting techniques, and you will have completed a portrait study.
The model, charcoal, preparatory drawing paper, oil paint, paint mediums and cleaning solvents are included.
You are encouraged to bring along any oil paints, brushes and general painting equipment you may have and wish to use under the teaching guidance of your tutor. Painting apron Sketchbook, notebook A2 stretched canvas Brushes - natural bristle or/and synthetic brushes, both flat filbert and/or round pointed, and different sizes: large, medium, small Please note, all painting materials and equipment are available from the College Craft Shop. Your tutor will give support and relevant guidance.
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Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio. This includes stout covered footwear, i.e. no open-toes or sandals.
Arrival Day - this is the first date listed above
Courses start early evening. Residential students to arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm.
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included).
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential.
Daily timetable
Classes 9.15 - 5pm, lunch is included.
From 6.30pm: Dinner (included for residential students).
Evening working - students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with their tutor's permission and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Last day
Classes 9.15am - 3pm, lunch is included.
Residential students are to vacate their rooms by 10am please.
(This timetable is for courses of more than one day in length. The tutor may make slight variations)
Since completing his academic training at the Royal Academy Schools London, George has taught extensively in varied Art & Design education structures alongside developing his own work and exhibiting both in group and solo exhibitions. George lives and works in Dorset, specialising in Oil Colour medium exploiting its tactile wet in wet qualities to form the mediums expressive and sculptural qualities.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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