Over the course of a weekend, explore and develop a personal expressive response to life drawing and painting using a variety of techniques working from the life model. Explore mark-making, rich colour and dramatic contrast to explore and experiment with expressive and dynamic drawing and painting techniques, in response to examples of Expressionist artists styles and approaches.
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The course will focus on developing self-expression through the use of composition, paint handling, tone and colour. A wide range of artists who have been inspired to paint the figure expressively from life will be a source of study, as we consider how the process of painting and also the residue of layered responses, can form a basis for self-expression. Not all of the time will be spent in front of the model, as you will also be encouraged to consider the importance of such things as mixing colour, considering meaningful mark-making and texures and exploring the rigors of decision making to find solutions that help you best express your response to the model.
What will we cover?
- Paint more expressively from observation - Use a variety of paintign approaches and techniques - Look at and take inspiration from, the work and practice of a variety of Expressionist artists. - How to develop a range of expressive mark-making in painting - How to make a more expressionistic response in paint
- How to mix colours - How to apply paint to the surface - Looking at Expressionist artists.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Experiment with expressive colour mixing - Use a variety of expressive mark-making techniques - Use a variety of paint handling techniques - Feel more confident to express yourself in painting - Respond to the work of Expressionist artists.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Some previous life drawing would be an advantage. You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Demonstration and practical application. One to one support and guidance as well as some group discussion.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Basic materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring any extra materials. Eg your own brushes and canvas/board.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Any of the further life drawing and painting classes depending on your level, including Life Painting Experimental Approaches, Life drawing: sculptural approaches or for the more committed: Year of the Figure and Portrait (day and evening options)
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