Figure Painting: Mystery, Magic, and Color Course

Program Overview

This studio course explores the creative potential of the figure through painting from live models, still-lifes, and photographs. Students develop a more creative approach to the figure and create a collection of paintings using their preferred medium (oils, acrylic, or watercolor). The course encourages student creativity and provides instruction tailored to each medium.

Program Outline

Outline:

• This studio course uses their work as a jumping off point for exploring the creative potential of the figure.
• Class includes lecture, demonstration, individual painting time, and critique.
• Students paint from live models, still-lifes, and photographs.
• Assignments may include self-portraits, creating a collage to paint from, and painting from dreams.
• Students may use the medium of their choice; instruction applies to oils, acrylic, and watercolor.
• At the end of class, students have a collection of paintings, as well as a more creative approach to the figure.

Teaching:

• Course is designed to encourage student creativity.
• Instruction applies to oils, acrylic, and watercolor.