Portrait Painting
Come and learn the skills to paint portraits from photos. Learn the basics of form, value and colour - while stealing a few tricks from some of the old masters. Create your very own masterpieces. Materials fee is included in this course.
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Sat 06 Jun
- $125.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Sat 06 Jun 10:00 - Sat 06 Jun 16:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here. -
Mon 27 Jul
- $187.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Mon 27 Jul 19:00 - Mon 27 Jul 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Mon 03 Aug 19:00 - Mon 03 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Mon 10 Aug 19:00 - Mon 10 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Mon 17 Aug 19:00 - Mon 17 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Mon 24 Aug 19:00 - Mon 24 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Mon 31 Aug 19:00 - Mon 31 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here. -
Wed 21 Oct
- $187.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Wed 21 Oct 19:00 - Wed 21 Oct 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Wed 28 Oct 19:00 - Wed 28 Oct 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Wed 04 Nov 19:00 - Wed 04 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Wed 11 Nov 19:00 - Wed 11 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Wed 18 Nov 19:00 - Wed 18 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Wed 25 Nov 19:00 - Wed 25 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
See a video of a past course here: Portrait Painting 1 or Portrait Painting 2
Come and learn the skills to paint portraits from photos. Learn the basics of form, value and colour - while stealing a few tricks from some of the old masters. Create your very own masterpieces.
This course will focus on painting alla prima (wet on wet) acrylic painting and explore painting different subjects from photos. It will discuss techniques for simplifying the subject and learning to paint with directness and economy. Students will learn the basics of form, value, colour and how to use painting knowledge to interpret photos so that they can produce successful paintings, while also stealing a few tricks from some of the old masters.
Expected learning outcomes
- develop an individual style
- learn a clear process to take a painting from beginning to end
- block in paintings quickly and accurately
- find proportions
- have control over composition
What to bring
All materials are included in the course fee. You'll paint two canvases in this course.
About Andrew Ockleston
I've been working as a portraitist for five years, as well as exhibiting my own work. After finishing my studies at animation college, I've spent the last two years tutoring adults and children in art.
