Introduction to Figure Painting

Adult Tuition-Free Class | This program is completed

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate skills suggested.

1/9/2020-3/12/2020

7:30 PM-9:30 PM EDT on Th

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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

Lara Cantu-Hertzler is a Philadelphia painter who is inspired by architecture and the figure. She explores themes of urban decay and feminine identity. Lara’s influences include: classical art, dance, photography, abstract expressionism and impressionism. In 2008 Lara graduated from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts graduating with a Certificate in painting. In 2014 Lara received a full fellowship to Vermont Studio Center. Lara’s had solo shows at: Allens Lane Art Center, Abington Art Center, and High Wire Gallery. She’s also exhibited her work at Rittenhouse Square, and Rosenfeld Gallery. Lara has won numerous awards from The Philadelphia Sketch club, and The Philadelphia National Arts Program.