Painting the figure and portrait

City Lit

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In London

£ 209 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

On this course we will examine ways of representing the human figure while building confidence in handling paint in figure and portrait painting. We will consider different methods of painting, such as coloured under painting, layering, 'scumbling' and explore distortion, balance and rhythm. A variety of poses and models will be used, to investigate painting techniques that free up handling but also develop control. There will be exercises and quick sketches leading to a more considered piece in the latter part of the course when a pose will be retained over a number of weeks.

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Location

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- represent the figure and portrait effectively in painterly terms
- have an expanded sense of paint handling and technique
- begin to locate areas of personal interest and your own style
-produce paintings that demonstrate sustained investigation.

The course fee covers basic materials, consisting of acrylic paint, basic oil paint, paper and brushes. If you wish to work on canvas you will need to bring your own. Advice will be given on preparing supports if oils are to be used.
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If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10% discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. Your tutor will advise you on what you should buy. You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount

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Subjects

  • Painting

Course programme

• how to describe form in the figure and head
• proportion and scale
• understanding issues of the figure in space - perspective and foreshortening
• weight in relation to posture
• emotional mood
• overcoming common mistakes made in figure and portrait painting.

Practical work, individual and group tutoring, group discussion, demonstrations, artists’ images and handouts. No homework.

Additional information

If you would like to develop your interest in painting the figure and portrait over a whole year, you may wish to join the City Lit Year of the Figure and Portrait course. Alternatively, you may wish to continue your work in this genre by joining one of the following courses : VH883 ' Life drawing and painting studio', VH886 ' Life drawing and painting studio', VM903 'Portraiture studio: all levels', VM909 ' Drawing and painting studio: intermediate to advanced' or VM910 ' Contemporary portraiture studio: all levels'. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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