Painting the Self Portrait
Painting the Self Portrait
Instructor: Alec Zemper
Beginners - Advanced
4 Week Class
Thursdays 6:00pm-9:00pm
January 9th - 30th
Materials are included in all of our classes.
Often an annual tradition for painters, this class offers students the opportunity to explore the timeless tradition of self-portraiture while honing their oil painting skills. Over the course of the class, students will focusing on proportion, anatomy, and expression to capture an accurate likeness. Emphasis will be placed on building a strong foundation with accurate drawing, understanding light and shadow to create form, and mixing a limited and naturalistic palette for skin tones.
Who is this class for?
This class is designed for students of all levels, from beginners looking to learn the fundamentals portraiture to advanced artists seeking to step into this timeless traditional art form.