Introduction to Figure Painting

Adult Tuition-Free Class | This program is completed

All levels welcome.

4/5/2017-6/7/2017

7:00 PM-9:30 PM EDT on Wed

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$45.00

$15.00

As an introduction to the fundamentals of painting the figure, this class encourages careful and deliberate study of value and color in flesh painting. You will explore limited palette and develop skills for simplifying complex forms. Working from the model you will begin with small color/value sketches in oil.

What will you learn in this class?
1. surface preparation
2. under painting
3. application of paint
4. composition

  • Evening Classes will be canceled on June 7th due to Founders Celebrations, with make up classes to be held on June 14th.
  • • 18x24 inch stretched canvas *
  • • Natural bristle oil brushes (flat #2, #4, #6, and #8) *
  • • Turpenoid *
  • • Oil Paints: Burnt Sienna, Titanium White, Ultramarine Blue
  • • Additional paints (for later in the semester):Cadmium Green, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Red (Dark, Medium), Cadmium Yellow, Cobalt Violet, Yellow Ochre *

  • Items marked with an * are available for purchase in Fleisher’s school store. Members receive a 10% discount on art supply purchases.