Introduction to Figure Painting

Adult Tuition-Free Class | This program is completed

All levels welcome.

4/3/2019-6/5/2019

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 a 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, Yellow Ochre *

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