Figure painting has a long and venerable tradition. Get an introduction to the practice in a course that covers concepts and concerns specific to figure painting with oils. Lectures focus on historical and contemporary modes of the genre. Demonstrations and studio practice offer structured exercises to develop a direct approach to painting that allows students to complete figure studies in a single session. The course stresses observational oil painting—a process with valuable applications for the figure and beyond.
Topics explored include composition; under-drawing; subtractive and additive painting; choosing and using limited palettes; finding and mixing colors; color temperature; subjective and objective color; found light and shadow planes of the body; paint thickness; incorporating line; and finish.
Some painting experience is helpful, but not required. Model fees are included in tuition.
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Instructor: Jamie Platt
6 sessions; 3 hours each
