The Alchemy Of Expression

Description

$1600

All Materials and Model Fees Included

Hours 10am-1pm, (lunch 1pm-2:30pm) and 2:30-5:30

We will go in depth the first three days to examine the landscape of the portrait starting with creating a skull, then adding muscles, tendons and cartilage, then learning about the placement of facial fat pads and that wide array variations in individual features.

On day 4 we will begin a portrait from life using specific observational techniques to apply what we learned during the first three days to this particular portrait. The following 6 days will be devoted to a slow and careful creation of a likeness to the live model. We will begin by blocking in and then proceed to placement of the features and development of their forms. We will go in depth to examine the structure of the eyes, mouth, nose and ears and explore how their treatment impacts the composition of our portrait to reveal our chosen impact. We will discover the many ways that hair and eyebrows can impact the spirit of our portrait. Finally, we will use subtle manipulation of the features and forms to elicit mood and character in our portrait. All skill levels are welcome.