Figure Painting (7 Weeks)

NC1143-01

This course engages students in figure painting to foster an understanding of formal elements through the use of oil or acrylic paint. A variety of painting techniques are introduced to enhance students’ ability to depict the human figure. We will also focus on gesture, mastering skin tones. Instruction is based on direct observation of a model, with assignments designed to solidify this understanding. Out-of-class assignments help to solidify the learning done in class. Prerequisites: Basic drawing experience is highly recommended.

 

Materials for First Class Meeting

Required Material List Supports: 5–6 canvas boards or stretched canvases (recommended sizes: 11×14″ to 16×20″) and gessoed (16 X20 or 11X14) watercolor paper.

Brushes: Hog bristle or stiff synthetic flats and filberts (Sizes 2, 4, 6, and 8), plus one small round detail brush. Paints: Titanium White, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red Medium, Ivory Black, Burnt Sienna, Ultramarine Blue, and Viridian Green, Alizaran Crimson Mediums: Odorless Mineral Spirits (for oils) or Acrylic Matte/Gloss Medium (for acrylics).

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