Two day portrait workshop
Learn Andrea's techniques for achieving an effective and life-like portrait in this two day worksho
About this workshop
In this two-day oil painting masterclass with 2023 Archibald Packing Room Prize winner Andrea Huelin, you will work from a supplied photograph to practice portrait painting with an emphasis on tonal values. Andrea will demonstrate how to first simplify your image into broad tonal regions, building detail as the painting progresses. Students will have the opportunity to learn colour mixing 'recipes' for portraits, and how to make the best use of your big brushes to create a ‘painterly’ style of portrait. Andrea will guide you from beginning to end on how to create your portrait. On the first day, you will learn a process of pre-mixing your colours and using layers of paint to produce a painting study from a photograph that Andrea will supply, and on the second day, you will practise this process with your own reference material. Students will learn about: * Preparing your subject for life painting, or choosing an appropriate photograph * Achieving a likeness in your portrait * Preparing and managing your chosen palette of colours * The importance of tonal values in portraits Is this course right for me? This workshop will suit beginners to portraits and experienced artists who want to shake up their oil painting skills and learn new approaches to portraiture. Photo References: Andrea will supply a photograph to work from on the first day. Please bring a reference photograph of your own for day 2. Make sure the photograph is clear and has good contrast so that you can work with strong darks and lights to bring out the features of your subject. What to bring If you are bringing your own oil painting materials, here is a brief list of what you will need. Andrea will supply you with a more detailed list after booking. Oil paint colours – White, a cool and a warm of each primary colour, red and yellow ochre and a dark grey or black. Brushes – One good quality flat brush, about 1.5 cms across the bristles (around a size 8 or 10),, one smaller flat brush and one filbert. Oil painting medium – Odourless or low odour lean medium (at least 100ml). Painting surfaces – Two canvases or panels around A3 size ODOURLESS solvent for clean up and diluting paints Other things – A big palette, disposable gloves, apron, tissues, rags, glass jars.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations by Students: Cancellations made 3 or more weeks prior to a booked workshop date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made 2 weeks prior to a booked workshop date will be refunded 50% of the full workshop cost Cancellations made within 1 week of a booked workshop date will not receive a refund If there is a wailting list, I can refund your workshop fee or keep your workshop fee in credit for up to 12 months so you can attend a future workshop. If the credit is not used within 12 months, it is forfeited. Cancellation by Andrea: I may cancel a workshop due to insufficient student numbers or unforeseen circumstances (eg illness). In this event, you will be offered a refund or the option to reschedule. Missed classes: There are no transfers, credit, refunds or make up sessions if you miss a class or if your personal circumstances change. Student substitutions for Workshops: If you have enrolled in a workshop that you cannot attend, you may transfer your enrolment to someone else. Please let us know prior.