Introduction to Figure Painting

Adult Tuition-Free Class | This program is completed

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate skills suggested.

1/9/2019-3/13/2019

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 COURSE
1. surface preparation
2. under painting
3. application of paint
4. composition

• Participants must have a valid Fleisher membership.

  • • 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, Naples Yellow, Yellow Ochre *

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