Join us to paint a realistic self-portrait in oil paint on this detailed 4 day course. Starting with the foundational knowledge of the classical sight size technique, you'll spend 4 days in practical workshops creating first drawings and then a final painting in oil of yourself.
We'll teach you to look at the technicalities of anatomy, proportions, and compositional strategies as well as expression.
As well as gaining a technical understanding of self-portrait and oil painting techniques, you'll also study colour theory, learning to mix paint using a limited colour palette.
You'll take your charcoal drawings and final self-portrait in oil on canvas home with you.
This course is taught by Emily Roberts, an artist and teacher whose work is held in private collections across Europe and North America. Emily teaches this course in an accessible method where techniques are built up step by step. Each day will be spent in taught sessions with Emily. There will be time to develop and explore techniques as you work through each day.
When
28th - 31st July from 9.30am - 5pm
Each day will have the following timings:
9.30: Arrival and welcome, tea and coffee then straight into our morning session.
1pm – 2pm: Lunch break (please bring a packed lunch or visit a nearby cafe)
2pm – 5pm: Afternoon session
5pm – 9pm: The art studio will remain open until 9pm on days 1-3 for you to continue working on your own, if you wish to do so.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for creative people with all levels of experience, whether you are a beginner wishing to explore oil painting or whether you have existing experience of drawing or portraiture and wish to develop your technique further.
What's included?
All materials and equipment you’ll need are provided, using professional-quality art supplies. However if you have favourite brushes you wish to use please bring them with you.
Where
This course is taught in person and based in a lovely art studio on our Falmouth campus
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