February: Flesh Palette
Grand Central Atelier, New York
February 3-7, 2020 (5 days)
9am – 4pm • Monday – Friday
The diversity of human fleshtone can be fully expressed within a very narrow range on the color wheel. In this intensive workshop, we will explore the flesh palette as it pertains to that small portion of the Munsell color wheel.
On the first day, Greg will help each artist optimize their current color palette by finding the base hue and chroma of all of the relevant paint tubes they currently use. This will better help each student understand when, where and how best to use them.
On the second day, with our flesh palettes optimized, students will mix flesh strings and paint several flesh spheres that represent a diverse range of skin tone.
Finally, during the final three days of the workshop, we will test our color theory by using the flesh palette to paint alla prima portraits with three vastly different models.
Recommended for artists with some prior experience painting the portrait in oil.
March: Munsell Color Theory-Flesh Palette
Vienna Atelier, Vienna, Austria
March 20-23, 2020 (5 days)
9:30am – 4:30pm
This 4-day workshop will take place from 20-23 March 2020 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. It will study the diversity of human flesh tone, which can be fully expressed within a very narrow range on the color wheel. We will explore the flesh palette as it pertains to that small portion of the Munsell color wheel. On the first day, Greg will help each artist optimize their current color palette by finding the base hue and chroma they currently use. On the second day, with our flesh palettes optimized, students will mix flesh strings and paint several flesh spheres that represent a diverse range of skin tone. Finally, during the final two days of the workshop, we will test our color theory by using the flesh palette to paint alla prima portraits with two vastly different models.
May: Portrait Painting
LaGaleríaRoja, Seville. Spain
May 14-17 2020 (10 days)
Course Description
This workshop will begin drawing directly on the canvas with raw umber. After establishing the value relationships with a mono-chomatic wipe-out, the painting will be fully developed in color. The painting process will be aided by a pallete, inspired by the Munsell-color-system. The same pose will be used for a total of 24 hours with the model. All steps of the portrait will be covered from the initial block-in to the final modeling of form. The physics of light on form will be discussed, as well as color theory. Portrait demonstrations by the instructor as well as individual critiques will guide the student through the process.
Skill: All levels workshop, from beginners to advanced artists. Students can also choose to work fully with graphite pencil.
For more information and to register contact: info@lagaleriaroja.com
June: Portrait Drawing & Painting
Grand Central Atelier, New York
$695 (Deposit: $347.50)
Limit: 12-14 students
May 31 – June 4, 2020 (5 days)
10am – 5pm • Sunday – Thursday
Course Description
This workshop will begin with a fully developed graphite drawing on paper, which will then be transferred to canvas. After establishing the value relationships with a mono-chomatic wipe-out, the painting will be fully developed in color. The painting process will be aided by a palette, inspired by the Munsell-color-system. The same pose will be used for a total of 30 hours with the model. All steps of the portrait will be covered from the initial block-in to the final modeling of form. The physics of light on form will be discussed, as well as color theory. Portrait demonstrations by the instructor as well as individual critiques will guide the student through the process.
Skill: An all levels workshop, from beginners to advanced artists. Students can also choose to work fully with graphite pencil for the workshop
July: Painting Boot Camp
Weeks 3&4: Portrait
Grand Central Atelier, New York
June 29-July 10, 2020 (10 days)10am – 5pm • Monday – Friday
Course Description
This workshop will begin with a fully developed graphite drawing on paper, which will then be transferred to canvas. After establishing the value relationships with a mono-chomatic wipe-out, the painting will be fully developed in color. The painting process will be aided by a pallete, inspired by the Munsell-color-system. The same pose will be used for a total of 60 hours with the model. All steps of the portrait will be covered from the initial block-in to the final modeling of form. The physics of light on form will be discussed, as well as color theory. Portrait demonstrations by the instructor as well as individual critiques will guide the student through the process.
Skill: An all levels workshop, from beginners to advanced artists. Students can also choose to work fully with graphite pencil for the two weeks.
WEEKLY SATURDAY PORTRAIT
Grand Central Atelier
Saturday Mornings: 9:00-12:00pm (3 hours)
Lunch break: 12-1pm
Saturday Afternoons: 1:00-5:00pm (4 hours)
In this studio, artists will learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting the portrait with an emphasis on accurate observation. The same model and pose will be worked on for a series of sessions as artists strive to capture the likeness of the model first in the linear block-in drawing and finally in modeling the effect of light over the form. Studies will begin with pencil on paper and move on to paint as participants demonstrate greater proficiency. Beginning to advanced artists are welcome.