Portraits 3

What is the course about?

Take your portrait painting to the next level. You will develop your existing skills in painting such as colour-mixing for skin tones, brushwork and composition to create mood, character and expression in building convincing portraits. You will have the opportunity to explore more expressive and experimental portraits, working predominantly from the life model as well as using secondary sources.

What will we cover?

Proportion, colour and tone, anatomical structure of the head for form and volume. Explore different viewpoints. mConvey emotion, expression and mood. Studying and responding to a variety of artist’s work, you will make use of a variety of strategies to develop convincing portrait paintings.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- Draw and paint the portrait head with improved understanding of the underlying anatomical structure
- Develop convincing likeness and expression
- Create expressive mood and character
- Use a variety of painting and drawing strategies used by artists
- Explore the portrait subject in context including how to set up the model.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is ideal for students who have progressed from Portraits 2 or those with equivalent previous experience in painting from the figure and/or portrait.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Talks, practical work, demonstrations, individual tutoring, group discussion. Optional homework tasks to ensure you gain the most from the course.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

All drawing and painting materials are provided. Advice will be given if you would like to invest in your own brushes and canvas.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Year of the Figure and Portrait
Advanced Figure and Portrait
Advanced Painting
Life Painting: Contemporary Approaches
Life Painting: Experimental Approaches.