Portrait Painting - Wednesdays 18.30

Course Details

Do something amazing with your Wednesday evenings! This course is designed for students looking to take their work to the next level and focus on painting techniques with a focus on fun, exploration of mixed media and loosening up those painting skills! We advise that participants should have attended at least one previous beginner portrait course with Get Arty and/or are confident in basic portrait drawing and painting as we'll be jumping right in there with the paint (Acrylic, Inks and Oils) WEEK 1 & 2 Sketching and painting in Acrylic & Inks- students will gain confidence working on two separate paintings over the two weeks (one speedy paint sketch followed by a more focussed study). Acrylic under painting techniques will be shown and paint technique demos will be provided to the group. One-one tutoring from Ottie on hand throughout the course WEEK 3-6 Oil (Acrylic also optional) painting (1 long study or two short studies) Choosing a photo (bring from home or select from studio library). expect to understand the fundamentals of mixing, mediums and application. The first week will focus on the initial sketch and underpainting stage. Our last 2 sessions we will be working together on adjustments and building up layers to complete our amazing paintings. There will be a chance to discuss varnishing and hanging and participants will be ale to leave paintings to dry before taking home final pieces