Figure Painting and Drawing

This class will focus on rendering the figure, using both drawing and painting mediums. Students will complete detailed studies of portions of the human body, focusing on the anatomy of hands and facial features, in charcoal, graphite, and white Conte on gray paper, followed by color studies in either acrylic or oil paint. Attention will be placed on creating a full range of values and mixing naturalistic colors, corresponding to the subject. The class will culminate in a final painting of a model.