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, 3 - 4 to ensure individual attention at all times. All levels welcome.
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 2021 will be on
17th September - 19th September
- Fully booked.
8th October - 10th October
Price for 3 day Course
£295
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 2021 will be on:
22nd September - 24th September
29th September - 1st October
More workshops will be arranged
subject to demand.
Paint, Canvas, paper, charcoal, easels included. Tea, frothy coffee provided.
£295
NOTE: The studio is lovely and warm with natural north light. There will be good ventilaton, screens if still needed 3 - 4 max
students.
Book with deposit of £60 remainder to be paid the week before. Any cancellation due to ill health will be re booked to another date to attend a workshop at your convenience.
COURSES ARE RUN FROM LINDY'S STUDIO IN STOW-ON-THE-WOLD.