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Portraiture & Figurative
Portraiture and figurative painting is often considered one of the most difficult, portraiture in particular, but just like everything else it is easy when you know how! Drawing and painting from a life model is a really key part of the Atelier method and curriculum.
Our Atelier drawing and painting classes include working with a life model, at all levels. Our small classes sizes of between six and ten people, enable lots of support and time for demonstrations. You will be shown how to use classical imprimatura and alla prima painting techniques, proportional accuracy, how to capture likeness, colour mixing and the subtle use of tonal values. All of which support you to paint portraiture representationally.
In addition to our classes we provide figurative evening sessions. These are two-hour sessions with a figurative life model and a tutor onsite to support and guide. This is not, however, a tutored class with a curriculum, it is simply time with a model to practice or pleasure. Each term has ten classes and will deliver a mixture of short and longer poses with experienced models. You can purchase a pass for either £100 for five sessions or £200 for ten sessions to use in any given term, including model costs.
“It is harder than you think to find a good life model class. This is by far the best! Everyone has a good view of the model, groups are small, a lovely balance of short and long poses, great atmosphere and a tutor who has genuine expertise. I love these classes. ”
Portrait Masterclasses
We are extremely proud to say we have a number of award winning portrait artists that provide masterclasses. These classes are designed to deepen and fine tune your skills and therefor require you to have some experience in oil painting and portraiture. For more information on these individual short courses, click the link below.