Portrait Painting Masterclass with Luca Indraccolo

The course will address

• Applying a knowledge of anatomy to a portrait
• Understanding the proportions and planes of the head and using props such as the skeleton and skull to inform understanding and develop a deeper knowledge of the underlying structure of the form
• Capturing an accurate likeness of the sitter and bringing out the best in your model
• How to organise a complicated subject with a simple value range
• Assembling an appropriate palette of colour and mixing accurate colour values
• Paint handling and edge control
• Controlling focus within portrait painting and overall design

the facilities

Each class is limited to ten students working from two models. The workshop room is located within the main school of The London Atelier of Representational Art. Each model is lit with individual professional photographic lighting providing a steady, unchanging environment from which to observe all elements of portrait painting.


materials


Please note that specific materials are required for this course. You will receive a complete list on application.