Understanding the Portrait w/Alexander Shanks

1. Class
Adult Winter 2023|#W23A02231R

Feb 23, 2023 - Mar 30, 2023
All ages, Mixed
3. Adult Drawing & Painting

Description

Understanding the Portrait
with Alexander Shanks
A six (6) session course
2/23/23 - 3/30/23
Tuition includes model fee.

Working from a live model, this class will give you a clearer understanding of the process required to create a strong portrait. Demonstrations will provide insight into necessary simplifications of complex problems. Students will learn to capture likeness and improve techniques.

Supply List:
  • Palette (Preferably 16” x 20” wooden palette)
  • 9”x12” cotton canvases. 16” x 20” is also acceptable. (Toned to a middle value grey with ‘Goldens’ acrylic N6 neutral gray tone)
  • Oil paints (Preferably Windsor Newton Brand):
Burnt Sienna
Permanent Rose or Quinacridone Red
Cadmium Orange
Cadmium Red
Indian Yellow
Viridian
French ultramarine Blue
Titanium White
  • Nitrile or vinyl gloves to protect your hands
  • Viva paper towels or cotton rags
  • Glass jar or Silicoil tank jar (for solvent)
  • Mineral Spirits, Sunny side, Gamsol, or similar brand
  • Bulldog clips (if needed to secure canvas or palette to surface)
  • Brushes: Silver Brush Brand (Or other brands of varying size)
Silver Grand Prix Filbert #2 (Bristol)
Silver Grand Prix Filbert #4 (Bristol)
Silver Grand Prix Filbert #8
Silver Renaissance Sable Cats Tongue #2
Silver Renaissance Sable Cats Tongue #4


Activity meeting dates

Feb 23, 2023 - Mar 30, 2023
Thu1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Instructor

Alexander Shanks

More Information

SupervisorWayne Art Staff
Number of sessions9

Registration dates

MembersNov 14, 2022 to Mar 31, 2023
Resident non-membersNov 14, 2022 to Mar 31, 2023
Non-resident non-membersNov 14, 2022 to Mar 31, 2023
$305.00
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