FIGURE PAINTING
Please join us this Spring for a six week exploration of figure painting. Why do artists paint the figure? This studio course explores the relationship between studio practice and art history. Sign up for one day or all 6 class meetings. Each class meeting is three hours in length. The course begins with a slide presentation/lecture on the human figure in the history of art. The presentation examines the figure as a vehicle for expression in diverse works including the Caves of Lascaux, Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Diebenkorn and more.
A study with roots in antiquity; this exploration of the human form and its anatomical structure, proportion, morphology, gesture, and potential for expression will always challenge and inspire. This session focuses on painting the live model from direct observation. Accompanying studies from anatomical reference materials will occur in conjunction with studio work.
Class session dates:
April 17 Slide Presentation and Lecture: Why do Artists paint the Figure? an exploration of artwork depicting the human form throughout history with related notes on techniques, studio, practices., and symbolism.
April 24 Drawing Refresh. This day focuses on issues related to drawing as we block in an underpainting.
May 1: Mixing Fleshtones This session explores the mixing and application of flesh tones.
May 8: . Glazing Techniques: This session explores transparency and glazing techniques as related to atmospheric perspective and paint layering.
May 15: Create a guided Alla Prima figure painting in one 3 hour session. This session utilizes the techniques learned in class meetings # 2 and 3 , incorporating them into a single exercise.
May 22: Final Critique & Light Brunch with special guests. What are the criteria for evaluating a work of art? How have they changed throughout history? In the final Critique we explore and discuss varied points of view introduced by art historians and critics from Diderot through the present day.
To Register:
email saskia@saskiapracticepreservation.org
Dates: April 17-May 22, 2025
Location: 3909 Magazine St. (Fine Arts Preservation Society of New Orleans Magazine St. Location)
Instructor: Saskia Ozols
Tuition: 550. for complete six week session or 95$ for each 3 hour session/meeting. All reservations and tuition need to be arranged in advance for planning purposes & model commitment.
