Contemporary Portrait Workshop - Nov. 27

Join Polly Jiménez for a gouache portrait workshop while she's visiting Chicago from Mexico City! Oh no! Monday again after a long weekend but worry not because here’s an exciting way to kick off your week! Learn an easy way to make (self) portraits from drawing to paint application. We’ll explore an easy way to draw heads in a proportioned way with the Loomis method followed by a quick lesson on how to use gouache paintings (water-based) and simple tricks to use correct shadows and highlights, as well as exploring face features, we’ll finalize the session with your own (self) portrait using all the techniques learned in class. At the end of the night, I’ll share with you a template for head-building practice, a file with different references and inspirational artists. Each ticket will include a kit of materials to use in class and take home with you and a breakdown of materials below. Meet your instructor, Polly! Polly Jiménez is a fine artist and illustrator from Mexico Ci