Learning how to paint a costumed model is an exciting and challenging process. Clothes add color, character, texture, pattern, and rhythm to the subject. Learn how to depict fabrics, folds that hug the body, patterns, as well as gloves, hats, and shoes. For those who are interested in getting portrait commissions, this is the opportunity to learn how to do it with this step-by-step guidance.
Vincent van Gogh, known for his mesmerizing swirls and textures, is also the Master of form, unsurpassed at creating dimensionality on canvas. In this course, you will learn how to virtually transform your brush into a magic chisel – the ‘sculpting tool’ that builds volume and space with pigment and color.
Beginners welcome - no art experience needed although drawing experience will be helpful.
Learn the power of highlights to sculpt the body. You will be introduced to the two essential tools of the artist: the silhouette and the highlight. We will work from a dark-colored figure and start by creating a black silhouette of the pose, then add white highlights to achieve realistic definitions of musculature.
Oil pastels are the perfect middle ground between drawing and painting. In this course, we will be exploring the expressive possibilities with this painterly and easy-to-use medium. You'll learn color mixing, layering, blending, mark-making and more while drawing colorful portraits. All levels welcome.
Beginners welcome - no art experience needed.