what you'll learn;
a structured approach to a portrait is a good way to learn how to get a likeness. finding the colours in human flesh, the transitions and tones.
alex will give a talk and demonstration so you can be more informed to go on with your own painting.
alex will give a talk and demonstration so you can be more informed to go on with your own painting.
materials required;
ALEX CAN PROVIDE YOUR MATERIALS FOR THE DAY, AT A COST OF £15. THIS WILL INCLUDE A LOAN OF BRUSHES AND PALETTE, ENOUGH PAINT FOR THE DAY, WHITE SPIRIT, AND A CANVAS YOU CAN TAKE HOME.
ALTERNATIVELY, SEE THE MATERIALS LIST BELOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BRING YOUR OWN MATERIALS.
. CANVAS OR CANVAS BOARD- A3 OR BIGGER
. BRUSHES
. TEAR OFF PALETTE FOR ACRYLICS A3 (HOBBYCRAFT)
. NO OR LOW ODOUR WHITE SPIRIT
. TOILET ROLL
OIL PAINTS REQUIRED: ULTRAMARINE BLUE, CERULEAN BLUE, PRIMARY MAGENTA, CADMIUM RED, CADMIUM YELLOW, LEMON YELLOW, NAPLES YELLOW AND TITANIUM WHITE.
DALER ROWNEY, GEORGIAN (ARTISTS) IS BEST AND REASONABLY PRICED. WE RECOMMEND PURCHASING 225ML TUBES ON EBAY AT ABOUT £12.
other information;
WE ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO BRING LUNCH WITH THEM. WE WILL BE PROVIDING TEA, COFFEE AND REFRESHMENTS - AS WELL AS A MICROWAVE SHOULD YOU WISH TO HEAT UP ANY FOOD. THERE WILL BE A PLACE TO EAT YOUR FOOD HERE AT COURT ROBERT, OR ALTERNATIVELY YOU CAN POP UP THE ROAD TO THE GARDEN CENTRE FOR A LOVELY BITE TO EAT!