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Painting The Moments Of The People You Love

Online Live Course

ABOUT THIS COURSE:

This class will not only be about painting your loved ones’ faces and proportions, but also in the context of what they are doing. Learn to get their gestures, the setting, lighting and background help tell the story. Students will develop an eye for good subject matter, learn how to create a better compositional design, and improve their skills of painting people.

Week 1: Choosing the moment for gesture and lighting. Create a Compositional Design in 3 Values. Block in the 1st pass, going from Dark to Light and Loose to Focused.
Week 2: Develop Focal Areas for Form, Expression, Likeness
Week 3: Setting and Background
Week 4: Pulling it All Together to Completion

This class is suitable for beginner, intermediate, or advanced students. Ages 16+

Deadline for registration is 24 hours before the first class. For Zoom links and other important information about this course, please check your student dashboard.

Wednesdays, February 8, 15, 22, and March 1, 2023
1:00 – 2:00 PM

$126 for four consecutive classes

SUPPLY LIST

To see Lois’ bio click here

Here is what our students are saying:

“Lois is great! A great artist & a great teacher!!!”

“The classes have been very informative and enjoyable.”

“Lois is a fabulous instructor (not to forget artist!). I always learn something new and effective from Lois.”

“Not only is Lois (and Hongnian as well) a master painter, but she is a fabulous teacher. She explains and demonstrates the lessons well, she is generous with her time and eager for the student to “get it,” and she is encouraging and kind! I am so happy to have found them to learn how to create paintings!”

 

Instructor: Lois Woolley

February 8, February 15, February 22, March 1, 2023

Tuition: $126

$126

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