Structured life painting: all levels

City Lit

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In London

£ 269 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Learning step by step approaches to improving observational painting from the figure. Using structured approaches, the course covers areas such as proportion and measurement, composition, colour mixing, common mistakes and lighting, all designed to develop your confidence over the 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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Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

• Draw and paint body proportions more accurately from observation• Make paintings of the figure and environment• Use of a limited and full colour palette• Paint with improved choices in composition• Look at, and take inspiration from, the work and practice of a variety of artists.

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Subjects

  • Art
  • Painting
  • Composition
  • Lighting

Course programme

The course covers areas such as proportion and measurement, composition, colour mixing, common mistakes and lighting. We will also look at the work of a variety of artists for inspiration.


• Group work & discussion
• One to one tuition
• Handouts
• Lots of practical work, development of courage, energy and personal ideas
• Some optional homework exercises.
All the basic materials are provided.

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. Visit the Charing Cross shop at 13 Charing Cross Road WC2H 0EP or find your local shop at *Terms and conditions apply, visit

Additional information


There are a variety of life and portrait painting and drawing classes at City Lit and also other general drawing and introduction to painting classes.

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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Structured life painting: all levels

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