Beginning Painting: Head Portrait
Weekend Workshop | Available
Working with the model, we’ll delve into the processes and techniques essential for creating a portrait in oil. Through keen observation, students will begin with a monochrome underpainting and progress to finish the painting using alla prima (wet on wet) method. Emphasizing precision in painting from direct observation, the workshop will cover various topics such as proportion, value structure, and color temperature. From initial thumbnail sketches to a finished painting, students will receive comprehensive instruction through presentations, demonstrations, and individualized feedback.
Graphite Pencils
Eraser
Palette for mixing paints
Paint Surfaces:
11 by 14 inches Gessoed Canvas Pad
11 by 14 inches gessoed canvas panel
Paint, oil:
Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow
Yellow Ochre
Cadmium Red Light
Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Blue
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Liquin/ Galkyd
Paint Brushes: 4-6 natural bristle, sizes from 4-12, filberts, rounds and brights
Palette Knife, medium size
Gamsol/Terpenoid
Brush cleaner jar
Brush cleaner soap