Figure Painting

Starting January 5, 2026 The focus of this class will be on using paint to describe the figure in action, individually and then as part of a composition. The goal is to create composed paintings, including environments.  First, we will start with the basic procedures in approaching the figure, drawing with paint and the development of 3D form. The lessons are progressive, becoming more complex from week to week. We will progress to doing multiple figure compositions as well as compositional approaches to portraits. In general, the procedure will be the Venetian approach of developing forms and composition directly on the canvas. We will use a limited palette of primary colors. Materials Sketchbook or paper and pencils for notes and sketches Canvas Cardboard backing from sketchbooks coated with clear acrylic cut to 8 x 10 inches QTY 6 or Canvas or Linen Panels or stretched canvas 8x10 inches (does not have to be this exact size) QTY 6 Brushes: filbert and round The brushes can be o