Intro to Portrait Painting

Intro to Portrait Painting

Weekend Workshop | This program is completed

All Levels

8/13/2022-8/14/2022

9:30 AM-4:30 PM PDT on Sun Sat

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$291.00

$261.90

$10.00

Learn basic portrait painting strategies and techniques over this 2-day workshop. Issues of facial proportions, material handling and paint mixing strategies are explored. The class will center on the in-direct painting method, developing the image through a series of progressively more detailed and complex stages. The rich history and complexity of portrait painting will challenge beginners, as well as more experienced painters.

  • All participants in Gage art programs are expected to be fully vaccinated & boosted. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy and safe!

  • Portrait Painting in Oil


    Paint:

    · Flake White (If you prefer not to use a lead white, a mixed white is recommended)

    · Naples Yellow Light

    · Yellow Ochre Light (Old Holland)

    · Burnt Sienna

    · Cadmium Red Light (Gamblin)

    · Light Red (Winsor Newton)

    · Alizarin Crimson

    · Kings Blue

    · Ultramarine Blue

    · Ivory Black

    · Cadmium Green Light

    · Viridian Green

    · Raw Umber (Winsor Newton)

    Supports:


    · 1 - 12”x 16” Canvas panel or stretched canvas toned with a neutral gray ground

    · 1 – small canvas pad such as 8”x 10” or 9”x 12” (not canvas paper)


    Brushes: You can bring in your favorite brushes to work with, but in case you need to purchase some here is what I suggest to start with.

    · 1 each of #2, 4, 6, & 8 filbert bristle brushes

    · 1 each of #2, 4 & 6 filbert synthetic brushes

    · 1 each of #4 or #6 round synthetic

    * A very good round is the #4 Escoda Modernisia


    Other Materials:

    · Sketch pad and pencil for thumbnail studies and notes

    · Palette (glass or wooden, be sure the wooden palette is sealed such as a New Wave palette)

    · Maul Stick* *(optional but very handy)

    · 2 trowel shaped palette knifes (Dick Blick style #44 is a good size)

    · Clean absorbent rags

    · Paper towels

    · Refined Linseed oil

    · OMS – Odorless Mineral Spirits (Gamsol is preferred)

    · 1 medium size jar with lid for solvent

    · 1 small jar with lid for medium

    · 3 – 2” Spring clamps

    · Masterson Sta-Wet Palette Seal* *(optional to store and transport a wet palette)