Students will explore observational Figure and Portrait Painting through 2 poses lasting 4 weeks each. Proportion, shape, value, light and colour theory both in reference to the portrait and the body will be discussed. Using Oil or acrylic paint, various method of application using indirect painting process we will be investigated. Be it more traditional or a more contemporary approach, students will be encouraged to explore various aesthetic styles other their choosing. This painting course promotes the ability to capture drama wherever it is expressed in the body. An emphasis will be placed on creating volume and depth through use of colour and exploring the expressive potential of shape and brush treatment and it's relationship to colour and light. Media: Acrylic, water-based oils or traditional oils.
Tuition: $335 + Model fee: $65 | Total: $400
Notes: A nude model will be used. This course is ideal for those with recent life drawing AND basic painting experience who wish to start figure painting.| Code | Instructor | Dates & Time | Days | Length | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 839 | Paul Turner | July 3, 2018 to Aug. 21, 2018 TERM - SUMMER 2018 | Tuesdays 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. | 8-week courses | Full Please log in to join wait list |
I would recommend going to Above Ground Art Supply located at 74 McCaul St. (North of Queen)
Students are to work in Oil or Acrylic- you don’t need to buy both.
First Day Material list- These Items are taken from the general list below
1 Painting surface- thinly stained to a middle value blue or any colour you want-get rid of that white surface. Acrylic painters use lots of water, oil painters use mineral spirits you will see the brush strokes. Keep it very thin, just a staining. Oil painters allow a couple days for it to dry.
Brushes
Odorless mineral spirits (Oil painters only)
Retarder (Acrylic painters only)
Golden Airbrush medium (Acrylic painters only)
Pallet
Sta-Wet pallet (Acrylic painters only)
Pallet knife (metal not plastic)
Two small empty jars with lids
Burnt Umber
Ultra Marine Blue
Cadmium red (HUE)
Purple
Ivory Black
Titanium White
Old t-shirt in plastic bag (rag)
Value scale (if you have it)
HB pencil
General Materials List- Oil
Disposable wax paper pallet (large one)
Metal Pallet knife
Rag in a plastic bag
2 small empty jars with the lids
-Odorless Mineral Spirits- Please buy Izosol- odorless nontoxic solvent made by Kama Pigments (available at Aboveground) or get Gamasol by Gamblin (available pretty much at any art store in Toronto)
Linseed Oil (cold pressed)
Oil painting brushes- 6 flat square brushes, 2 small, 2 medium, 2 large- The size of your brushes (large, medium and small) should be relative to the size of the surface you are working on. I highly recommend Above Ground Synthetic Interlocking LH Flat for Oil or Acrylic
A few small round synthetic brushes – 0, 01, 02, 03 and a few more large, medium or small these should be relative to the size of the surface you are working on - I highly recommend Above Ground Synthetic Interlocking LH Round
Value scale
3 Surfaces- your choice of stretched canvas, canvas board, or panel – one 12x16 and two 18x24
Paint- always read your labels.
Large tubes
Titanium white
Ivory black
French Ultramarine Blue
Small tubes
Cadmium Red- medium Hue
Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue
Colbalt Blue
Cadmium Orange Hue
Dioxide purple or any dark purple (the darker the better)
Sap Green or the darkest green you can find
Burnt umber
Raw Umber
Burnt Sienna
Vandyke brown
Optional additional small tubes recommended
Red Umber
Raw Sienna
Cerulean blue
Alizarin crimson
Any light bright green
General Materials List- Acrylic
Disposable paper pallet (large one)
Masterson Sta-Wet Painter’s Pal Palette 9” x 12” it will keep your acrylic paint wet and active for hours while you are painting.
Metal Pallet knife
Rag in a plastic bag
2 small empty jars with the lids
6 square flat brushes, 2 small, 2 mediums, 2 large (synthetic acrylic brushes) 6 flat square brushes, 2 small, 2 medium, 2 large- The size of your brushes (large, medium and small) should be relative to the size of the surface you are working on. I highly recommend Above Ground Synthetic Interlocking LH Flat for Oil or Acrylic
A few small round synthetic brushes – 0, 01, 02, 03 and a few more large, medium or small, these should be relative to the size of the surface you are working on - I highly recommend Above Ground Synthetic Interlocking LH Round
Value scale
3 Surfaces- your choice of stretched canvas, canvas board, or panel – one 12x16 and two 18x24
Acrylic Retarder
Golden Acrylic Glazing liquid
Golden Extra heavy gel medium
Golden Airbrush Medium
Value scale
Acrylic Painters be sure to get ”heavy body” paint. This means make sure it is thick in consistency. If your paint is in liquid format it will be too runny to work with.
Paint- I recommend the brands Liquitex or Golden.
Large tubes
Titanium white
Ivory black
French Ultramarine Blue
Small tubes
Cadmium Red- medium Hue
Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue
Colbalt Blue
Cadmium Orange Hue
Dioxide purple
Sap Green
Burnt umber
Raw Umber
Burnt Sienna
Vandyke brown
Optional additional small tubes recommended
Red Umber
Raw Sienna
Cerulean blue
Alizarin crimson
Any light bright green