Beginning Portrait Painting

Beginning Portrait Painting

Class | Available

2107 Westlake Ave Seattle, WA 98121 United States

First Floor Studio

Beginner

7/29/2024-8/26/2024

9:30 AM-12:30 PM PDT on Mon

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$390.00

$351.00

$20.00

Throughout this course, you'll delve into the rich tradition of portrait painting, honing your skills in color mixing, brushwork, and composition. Under the guidance of the instructor, you'll acquire strategies for organizing visual information and study historic precedents. With the dynamic presence of a live model, you'll explore the interplay of light and shadow, bringing depth and vitality to your portraits. This class provides a supportive environment to develop your artistic voice and master the timeless art of portraiture.

  • Artist Grade Oil Paints:
    • Titanium White
    • Naples Yellow Light
    • Yellow Ochre
    • Light Red (Winsor Newton)
    • Cadmium Red Light
    • Alizarin Crimson
    • Burnt Sienna
    • Raw Umber
    • Williamsburg Cadmium Green Light
    • Rembrandt King Blue
    • Ultramarine Blue
    • Ivory Black

    Supports:
    • 2 - 11”x 14” Canvas panels or stretched canvas toned with a neutral gray ground

    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 or 2 each of #2, 4, 6, & 8 filbert bristle brushes
    • 1 or 2 each of #2, 4 & 6 filbert synthetic brushes
    • 1 or 2 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 Sprits (Gamsol is preferred)
    • 1 jar with lid for solvent
    • 1 small jar with lid for medium
    • 2 - 2” Spring clamps or bull dog clips
    • Masterson Sta-Wet Palette Seal* *(optional to store and transport a wet palette)