Arts and Crafts
Adult Courses
New for 2010
CS:
4/5
Portraits in Watercolour
This new course will combine a thorough and informative appraisalof the human face with the fluid medium of watercolour. There will be a careful analysis of form and structure and information gathering, supported by the technical knowledge of how to paint hair, features and skin tones. We will also try to capture character, personality and expression. We will look at painting both adults and children and where necessary work from live models. You can also bring photos of someone whose portrait you might like to paint. A basic knowledge of painting in watercolour will be an advantage. This structured and creative course istaught by a painter with many years experience in both teaching and the commercial art world and with kind and helpful encouragement will help yourealise how to capturethe skills of portraiture.
This NEW course will include a thorough background to the basics of how to go about paintinga portrait, from the structure of the skull, to how to paint skin tones, features and hair. We will also learn how to capture character and expression. If you could bring along good quality photos of someone you would like to paint we will incorporate this during the course.
A basic knowledge of painting in watercolour will be an advantage. We will be working from life from time to time so a cushion for the easel stoolsmight be useful. Also, if you have back or mobility problems please let me know in advance so that we can accommodate you.
A full range of materials will be providedfor this course, however you are welcome to bring your own if you wish.
For further info on me andto see my work please visit my website: http://www.thehayloftstudio.com/
