This course is for beginners and those with experience who want to learn the fundamentals of Portrait Painting. The focus will be centred on the student's personal goals and objectives while capturing likeness, expression and the character of the model. Technical skills will centre on anatomy, proportion, colour theory, value and seeing light and shadow as form and shape. Various methods of painting portraits are covered, including the old master technique of underpainting and painting alla prima. Historical portraits are discussed and analyzed throughout the course. Model poses can be either one or two classes in duration.

Note: Oils will be the focus of this course and used for demonstrations and teaching purposes. For students wishing to use acrylics, please see required supplies below. For beginners, a limited palette will be used for the first class, more advanced students should bring all materials listed (see course material list link below).

Base Tuition: $540 + Model Fee: $135 + Material Fee: $5 = $680 Total
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