23FALL Beginning Classical Figure Painting WED 1:00PM (09/13-12/13)

Instructor: Jonathon Hodge / Sept 13 - Dec 13 (No class Nov 22)  / Wednesday / 1:00PM-4:00PM
Class Size: 5-8

In this course, we will paint the live model, using classical painting techniques. We will start out with short poses and work our way up to a long pose session to create a more developed figure painting. Students will learn to measure, execute block-ins with the brush, mix flesh colors and group values. There will be class discussions, demos and critiques. Male and female models will be nude and students must be at least 18 years of age. 

Prerequisites: Previous observational drawing & painting experience strongly preferred 

You can bring whatever oil paint colors you’re most comfortable using. My recommendations are below. All paints should be professional quality and not student grade. Paint brands to consider are Gamblin, Michael Harding, Old Holland, Windsor & Newton, Williamsburg, Rublev or Holbien.

• Titanium White
• Flake White
• Naples Yellow Italian (Williamsburg)
• Yellow Ochre
• Transparent Earth Yellow (Gamblin)
• Raw Sienna
• Cadmium Red Light
• Burnt Sienna
• Alizarin Crimson
• Cadmium Red Medium
• Cadmium Orange
• Burnt Umber
• Raw Umber
• Ivory Black
• Ultramarine Blue
• Olive Green (Holbien)
• Viridian
• Sable or Synthetic Filbert Brushes in an assortment of Sizes, such as 0, 2, 4 & 6
  (The Rosemary brand of brushes are ideal. Da Vinci or Windsor & Newton are good too. Just make sure they're professional grade.)
• Palette Knife
• Bar of unscented Ivory soap for brush cleaning
• Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits & Air Tight Container
• Cold Pressed Linseed Oil & Small Container
• Blue Paper Towels or Paint Rags

**You can bring whatever supports you’re most comfortable painting on. I’d recommend having a few surfaces that measure 9” x 12” for the first few class sessions. Later on you'll need 16" x 20" or 18" x 24" for our long pose paintings. These can be panels made of wood or aluminum or stretched canvas. All surfaces should either be oil primed or sealed with 3 coats of acrylic gesso. All surfaces should be free of texture and sanded to a smooth finish.