Ref: SLW13460
An introduction to the fundamental techniques of painting with oils, you will learn how to make a faithful representation of the figure. On the first evening, there will be introductions, followed by quick poses, drawing with oils with a limited palette.
The tutor will guide you through each stage of the process, starting with a few short poses with a limited palette, followed by one long pose.
On this structured course, you will learn:
- A traditional approach to observing and measuring the figure to get a more accurate and whole-body composition.
- About the different types of brushes and how to use them.
- How to mix and apply colours and how to mix flesh tones with a limited palette.
- How to work with mediums and the versatility of paint, of ‘fat over lean’.
- About light and shade (chiaroscuro).
- How to work with a model in the studio – setting the lighting.
- Observation techniques to get effective work down quickly.
Throughout the course, you will receive helpful hints and tips on working with tools and media. The tutor will demonstrate various stages, and will support you with one-to-ones and group discussion to help you make the most of your course.
By the end of the course, you will have gained knowledge of colour, brushwork, light and shade, and you will have completed a life study in oils.
Arrival Day - this is the first date listed above
Courses start early evening. Residential students to arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm.
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included).
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential.
Daily timetable
Classes 9.15 - 5pm, lunch is included.
From 6.30pm: Dinner (included for residential students).
Evening working - students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with their tutor's permission and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Last day
Classes 9.15am - 3pm, lunch is included.
Residential students are to vacate their rooms by 10am please.
(This timetable is for courses of more than one day in length. The tutor may make slight variations)
Zara Drummond changed career from award-winning Industrial Designer to Fine Artist after a riding accident. She re-trained at Chelsea College of Arts, and studied drawing at the Royal College of Arts. With paintings in private collections all over the world, Zara Drummond is best known for her portraits over the last twenty years.
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