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Intro to Classical Figure Painting with Jonathan
Introduction to Figure Painting: Live Model
Description:
In this intro class students will learn to paint the live model using classical painting techniques. We will start with short poses and work up to a longer pose session to create a more developed figure painting. Students will learn to draw with the brush, mix flesh colors and group values. There will be class discussions, demos and in-depth critiques. Male and female models will be nude and students must be at least 18 years of age.
Prerequisites: Previous observational drawing experience strongly preferred but not required
Supplies: You can bring whatever colors you’re most comfortable using.
My recommendations are below. All paints should be professional quality and not student grade. Paint brands to consider are Gamblin, Michael Harding, Old Holland, Windsor & Newton, Williamsburg, Rublev or Holbien.
Titanium White
*Naples Yellow Italian (Williamsburg)
Yellow Ochre
*Transparent Earth Yellow (Gamblin)
Raw Sienna
Alizarin Crimson
Cad Red Medium
Burnt Umber
Raw Umber
Ivory Black
Ultramarine Blue
Dioxazine Violet
*Olive Green (Holbien)
Viridian
*Make sure you get those specific brands for those colors
Other Supplies:
Sable or Synthetic Filbert Brushes in an assortment of Sizes, such as 0, 2, 4 & 6
(The Rosemary brand of brushes are ideal. Da Vinci or Windsor & Newton are good too. Just make sure they're professional grade.)
Palette Knife
Bar of unscented Ivory soap for brush cleaning
Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits & Air Tight Container
Cold Pressed Linseed Oil & Small Container
Blue Paper Towels or Paint Rags
Palette (Wood or glass is best. “New Wave” makes great pallettes)
You can bring whatever supports you’re most comfortable painting on. I’d recommend having a few 9” x 12” canvases and one 16” x 20.” These can be panels made of wood or aluminum or stretched canvas. All surfaces should either be oil primed or sealed with 3 coats of acrylic gesso. All surfaces should be free of texture and sanded to a smooth finish
Instructor:
Jonathan Hodge
Jonathan's themes often reflect the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity, perhaps best illustrated by his paintings of Hurricane Katrina that devastated his hometown of New Orleans. He believes not only in the power of art, but its ability to move people.
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