WORKSHOPS
Learning to paint PORTRAITS calls on a variety of technical skills, such as understanding of anatomy, drawing/ painting form, learning to interpret the flow of light in a conceptual way. We all want to achieve a “quick” portrait but in order to paint faster we need to slow down. In painting portraits it is vital to be accurate as one millimetre error takes us to “Uncanny Valley”!
We all need training to improve our talents, the road to painting portraits is fascinating and an exciting challenge to achieve likeness, character and the satisfaction of a good drawing/painting.
In my workshops we will cover:
Simple exercise to zone in eye seeing negative shapes
Tools to help train the eye
Draw accurately - Good drawing leads to a good painting
Colour Theory
Colour Mixing making Clean colours
Draw and Paint Form
Understanding Values
Understanding Composition
Understanding of materials and the oil paint process
Classes are small, 4 -5 max to ensure individual attention at all times. All levels welcome.
ALL WORKSHOPS ARE CURRENTLY CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19.
Initial drawing to be transferred to canvas
THREE DAY WEEKEND COURSE - PORTRAIT PAINTING
Friday 11:00 start
Drawing the skull, anatomy, cast and painting the planes of the face, to learn the basics of portrait drawing/painting. Colour mixing beautiful subtle skin tones. Principles of gaining likeness and character.
Days two and three
Paint from the Model with tips and direction at all times.
Courses for 2020 will be on:
20-22 Mar 20
12-14 June 20 - under review due to Covid-19
Price for 3 day Course
£295
Tuesday morning & afternoon workshops - Phone for details.
THREE DAY COURSE - PORTRAIT PAINTING
Wednesday 10:00 start
Drawing the skull, anatomy, cast and painting the planes of the face, to learn the basics of portrait drawing/painting. Colour mixing beautiful subtle skin tones. Principles of gaining likeness and character.
Students who have been on a previous course , on day one, paint cast to learn transitions of values in monochrome.
Days two and three
Paint from the Model with tips and direction at all times.
Courses for 2020 will be on:
19-21 Feb 20 Fully booked
20-22March Weekend Fully booked
6-8 May 20 Postponed due to Covid-19.
Paint, Canvas, paper, charcoal, easels included. Tea, frothy coffee provided.
£295
NOTE: The studio is lovely and warm with natural north light.
COURSES ARE RUN FROM LINDY'S STUDIO IN STOW-ON-THE-WOLD.