Portrait Painting: The Classical Method
Capturing a person's living likeness on canvas has been a challenge undertaken by extraordinary artists throughout the ages. Masterpieces by Leonardo, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Velazquez are familiar to most of us and inspiring examples of the portrait painting genre. In this intensive day long painting workshop we will apply the traditional methods and materials of these Old Masters to create a portrait from start to finish.
Paint along with James as he guides you step by step through the classical portrait painting process. This method will begin by establishing accurate proportions and values with an underpainting foundation in monochrome. The second layer in the process will then focus on refining the forms, colors, skin tones, and transitions which shape the features and create a likeness.
To simplify the process we will be providing everyone with the same photo portrait reference as our model for the day.
When: Friday, Dec. 30th 10:00 am - 4:00pm (with a break for lunch)
Capturing a person's living likeness on canvas has been a challenge undertaken by extraordinary artists throughout the ages. Masterpieces by Leonardo, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Velazquez are familiar to most of us and inspiring examples of the portrait painting genre. In this intensive day long painting workshop we will apply the traditional methods and materials of these Old Masters to create a portrait from start to finish.
Paint along with James as he guides you step by step through the classical portrait painting process. This method will begin by establishing accurate proportions and values with an underpainting foundation in monochrome. The second layer in the process will then focus on refining the forms, colors, skin tones, and transitions which shape the features and create a likeness.
To simplify the process we will be providing everyone with the same photo portrait reference as our model for the day.
When: Friday, Dec. 30th 10:00 am - 4:00pm (with a break for lunch)
Where: James Hempel Fine Arts
133 W. Pittsburgh Ave. Studio 503
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Class fee: $50
*a materials list will be sent to those who respond with interest
*a materials list will be sent to those who respond with interest
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