Portraiture with sitter | Nick Robinson

Service Description

Service Description Saturday: 9:00 am – 16:00 pm. Sunday: 9:00 am – 16:00 pm. May: 9th, 10th LOCATION: The Glen School Of Art Explore one of oil painting’s richest traditions — portraiture from life, rooted in the legacy of artists like van Eyck, Titian, Velázquez, Reynolds, and Raeburn. Break down the portrait painting process into clear, manageable steps over six weeks. Learn foundational skills including: -Drawing and designing the structure of the head and face -Understanding and using light and shadow to model form -Applying colour theory and mixing to depict skin tone, light, and atmosphere -Handling materials and oil painting techniques with confidence -Capturing expression and mood to convey the sitter’s character -Work directly from the model, with expert guidance and supportive feedback. -Develop your observational and technical abilities, building a strong base in traditional portrait painting. Suitable for intermediate painters or those with some experience looking to deepen their understanding of portraiture. Materials Needed The basic materials list is: • a canvas primed with jesso. Please make sure you prime your canvas in advance! (suggested size for portraiture 40x30cm up to 90x50cm) • Brushes • Palette • Palette knife • Black/ raw umber /red /ochre /white oils ** please note, no solvent allowed in studio The detailed materials list is: • brown baking paper (for storing oil paint) • Bar of ordinary household soap (for cleaning brushes). Nick will teach students how to clean brushes with veg oil that he will provide. No solvents needed. • small palette cup & empty jam jar. Oil-paints. 1. Raw Umber 2. Titanium White 3. Yellow ochre 4. Cadmium red (cad hue not an alternative) 5. Ivory black