Painting the Head from Life

Instructor: Mattie Ree Neal (’20), Artist in Residence, Lipscomb University; Alumna, Lipscomb Academy

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This five-week class focuses on the fundamental principles and techniques of painting the portrait from life. We will learn how to successfully pose and light a subject, compose a picture, and draw and paint with accurate proportions, form and color with creativity and interest. We will work to achieve the effect of our model efficiently in the limited time provided by alla prima portrait painting and will strive for both accuracy and expression. Students will be working in oil. All levels of experience are welcome. Each class will start with a lecture, demonstration or exercise, followed by 3 hours of painting from the model.

Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.