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Albuquerque, NM 87111
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Albuquerque, NM 87191
Animal or People Portraiture from Photographs with Alexandra Dell'Amore
This class will incorporate animal or people portraiture from photographs.
I will teach techniques producing a representational or abstract finished
work (the student's choice). Students may also use collage as well as
painting. (See more below.)
Tuesdays, 6PM - 9PM, March 16 - May 4, 2010
Tuition: $170
New Mexico Art League Class Registration Form
You may register online and return here to pay securely on line, or mail your payment. If you pay online, please print your receipt for your records.
Class Description:
In this exciting eight week course you will learn to paint your favorite person or animal. You will also learn traditional age-old techniques about use of color, color compliments blending color, brush and stroke techniques and other painting skills.
It is recommended that you bring a picture or photograph of the animal you plan to paint, and that you paint in oil. However, if you wish to use other media, the class will accommodate.
At the end of this class, you will take home with you an 11x14 to 16;x20 animal portrait to proudly display in your home or office.
The class of 8 weeks would be focused on oil, but the student could also use charcoal, acrylic or pencil if that is their preference.
The expectations and outcomes of the portrait would be discussed with each student and personal considerations that would add to the success of the finished product. I would like all students to have a successful likeness of their chosen animal.
The course would cover the following:
Laying out the subject,
How to get the proper proportions using diagonal lines (if necessary),
The use of color and highlights,
How to paint fur, hair or feathers realistically,
Reviewing other artists who were successful with animal portraits,
What works and what doesn’t (I have examples of this to share),
The appropriate colors of background, and
Constructive critiques.
Material List:
Palette
(Oil) Titanium or Ultra White
Naples yellow
Yellow ochre
Cadmium yellow medium
Cadmium red light
Alizarin crimson
Burnt sienna or Venetian red
Ultramarine blue
Cobalt blue
Cerulean blue
Phtalo blue
Crome oxide green or Permanent green light
Viridian
Raw umber
Burnt umber
Canvas SIZE: No smaller than 11”x14” no larger than 16”x20”
Brushes:
2 #4
2 #6
1 #10
2 #0 round
2 #2 round
1 fan brush# 1
Medium (used after the picture is laid in)
1 part Linseed or Stand oil
1 part Damar Varnish
3-5 parts Turpentine
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