Friday, April 18, 2014

Portraits From Life: Paint, Pastel, or Charcoal April 18 & 21st

from: jwhempel@hotmail.com
 
This is a reminder for my 2 live model portrait workshops this Friday April 18th, and Monday, April 21. Please let me know if you're able to attend, and I'll forward you the materials list. After this I'll be travelling to Fl for a national plein air invitational event and won't be offering many indoor workshops over the summer plein air painting season.
I hope those of you who have expressed interest and still haven't been able to attend will be able to join us Friday or Monday!
Thank you,
James




Portraits From Life- Paint, Pastel, or Charcoal

In this all day workshop we will explore using direct painting and drawing methods to rapidly create accurate and vital portraits working from a live model. Students may choose create their artwork in oils or acrylics, pastels or charcoal. All experience levels are welcome.

We will cover the process step by step, beginning with the quick establishment of a foundation of accurate proportions and key anchor points. We will then proceed piece by piece, seeing and painting the nuanced qualities of value and edge in the interlocking mosaic of shapes that build the forms that create an accurate likeness of the model. Seeing and mixing colors for skin tones, hair, and clothing will be covered in detail for those working in paint or pastels.


When: 2 Sessions-
Friday, April 18th or  
Monday, April 21st
10:00 am - 4:00pm (with a 1/2 hr break for lunch)


Where: James Hempel Fine Arts
Milwaukee, WI  53204

Class fee: $60 (includes model fee)

*A materials list will be sent to those who respond with interest