THE PORTRAIT IN OIL

This structured portrait class will offer the student an introduction to the essential skills needed for painting the portrait in oils, including an overview of basic anatomy, structure, composition, blocking in, paint handling and modelling the face in colour with a focus on wet on wet painting using direct painting techniques whilst working from a live model.

The course will focus on the following elements of portrait painting:

• looking at structure and anatomy of head. 
• planes and proportion of the head. 
• pallet and mixing accurate flesh tone and colour values. 
• paint handling and edge control. 
• using colour and value to create solidity and light. 
• an overview of composition, technical and practical considerations when painting the portrait in oils.

 

The course is suitable for all levels of previous experience as Jason teaches each student individually to their level as he goes around the class.

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL FOR 2019 AND IS BEING REPLACED BY A NEW FOUR DAY COURSE 'THE PORTRAIT' TAUGHT BY JON DORAN WHICH HAS A FEW DATES WITH AVAILABILITY IN 2019. SEE: https://www.newlynartschool.co.uk/courses/the-portrait/

Materials used on Course:

Oil paints

Where to meet:

Newlyn School of Art

Level:

All levels of experience. Beginners welcome. If you have any specific access or support requirements please give us a call at the time of booking to discuss your needs

Age:

We would advise that this course is suitable for those of 16 years of age and upwards. We put these guidelines in place for the safety, comfort and enjoyment of all our students

What to bring:

Clothes to get paint on. This is an indoor course

Lunch:

Please bring a packed lunch

Fee:

£325 including materials - fee payable in full at the time of booking.

Accommodation:

If you are looking for a local place to stay, please browse our page for Accommodation in West Cornwall - Newlyn, St Ives, Penzance, Marazion, Mousehole Guesthourses, B and B, Hotels, Cottages and Hostels

Terms and Conditions

You are responsible for arranging your own accommodation and transport where applicable. Although we do list local providers of accommodation on our Website to try to assist you in finding accommodation, you are responsible for contracting directly with the accommodation provider and when doing so (and when booking transport) you should make arrangements for cancellation whether that is as the result of a cancellation of a Course by us or by you and you should consider appropriate insurance.

Our full terms and conditions can be found here.

Additional info

Once you have booked your place, you will be emailed with confirmation of your order. You will not receive anything in the post. If you find you have not received a confirmation for any reason please have a look in your email spam folder and feel free to call us if you are unable to locate our email confirmation and we will be very happy to resend any information.