| This
class explores the major themes in portrait painting in color, from
'watercolor painting' to 'full color mixed media painting'
Each
class begins with a lecture note handout including a bibliography
& followed by a discussion . We select a pose and draw from
live models, working to complete a single painting by the end of
class. This is followed by a short game of critique tag (limited
to positive criticism only!) Student work is digitally photographed
& available as as 'student work' with the days class notes &
then projected at the beginning of the next class as a slide show.
In this way we can see the progress made by all as the classes progress.
Class
1- explores materials used in the class including local & on
line sources and economics of material selection. We will also review
painting fundamentals as they apply to color portrait painting.
Then the class & instructor will paint the model,until time
for the critique.
Class
2 - explores the different approaches to painting the head including:
gesture, and 2 types of 'blocking'. A short lecture on color theory
& its application in portrait painting.
Class
3 - approaches to producing preliminary painting & layout work.
A short discussion of grissaille ( gray) underpainting to establish
value first.
Class
4 - color alternatives to watercolor: w.c. crayon, gouache, edd
tempera & acrylics. A short discussion of toned surfaces.
Class
5 -treating color as value. Ignoring local color.
Class
6 - watercolor crayon additions.
Class
7 -mixed media & compatibility.
Class
8 -Final project critique & final painting
We
will explore ways to preserve and develop highlight whites, as well
as how to create a living black, and the best most effective color
combinations used to create shadow. Live model subjects will be
provided for each class & we will end the class series with
a self-portrait or other optional subject drawing taken from contemporary
sources.
Leave the class with comfortable advanced skills and feel ready
to take on any portrait drawing project
Begin
by giving yourself permission to explore. We all learn by exploration.
Fill your sketchbook with projects, pieced samples, & visual
ideas. Treat the sketchbook as a journal for visual thinking.
PORTRAIT
DRAWING sequence progression:Gesture,Contour, Weighted Line,
Value,Detail
This
class will focus on the: tools, materials & techniques specific
to color portrait drawing.
While
it is the major motivation in portraiture. 'accurate image making'
is not the entire point. Real images or subjects are not guides
for our work, they are only excuses to do the image making. The
drawing is the primary motivating force, taking liberties is expected.
Each time, ask "does this benefit the finished drawing?"
The drawing is the point, attaining a likeness is the excuse. |
Location:
On campus AS 1627 04/10/2010 - 05/22/2010
