PAINTING THE PORTRAIT IN OILS
INSTRUCTOR: TERESA OAXACA
Teresa’s approach utilizes classical methods of the nineteenth century blended with a modern understanding of color, brushwork and aesthetics. Emphasis will be placed upon constructing a proportionate head using anatomy, value and color. Drawing with be done with the brush. Materials and Methods will be discussed and used hands on.
There will be two portrait painting demonstrations by the instructor, from the live model each morning. There will also be a model for students to work from, as well and art talks and individualized critiques that will focus on materials, techniques, process and artistic vision.
Compositions, blocking in with oil paint, color mixing, value and edges will all be discussed. We will be using the direct painting approach, something which is appropriate for a two-day class. Model fee extra.