About this Event
Realism Wildlife Painting
Learn to paint lifelike animals in acrylic in this premium three-part series at the historic Wychwood Barns, Studio 151. Over three Sundays you'll take one wildlife portrait from first sketch to finished painting, learning how artists build realistic form, texture, eyes and light.
Your three classes
- Class 1 (Sunday, 6:00 to 9:00 PM): Choose your reference, plan the composition, draw and transfer your sketch, and block in the underpainting
- Class 2 (the following Sunday, 4:00 to 6:00 PM): Build form and value, layer colour, and paint fur, feathers or hide
- Class 3 (the third Sunday, 2:00 to 4:00 PM): Fine detail, eyes and highlights, final glazes and finishing touches
A new group starts every Sunday. Your ticket covers all three classes with the same small group.
What's included
- Canvas panel, professional acrylic paints, brushes, palette and mediums
- A selection of wildlife reference photos to choose from, or bring your own
- Small-group instruction with no more than 6 artists
- Your finished painting to take home
Who it's for
Some drawing or painting experience is helpful but not required. Ambitious beginners are welcome, and experienced painters will get one-on-one guidance on realism techniques.
Good to know
- Only 6 spots per group, to fit the studio
- Miss a class? Make it up by joining the same class with a later group that has a seat available
- Ages 16 and up only
- Wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on
- Street parking is available nearby
- By TTC: the 512 St Clair streetcar stop is a 3-minute walk from the studio
Your instructor
Classes are led by Isaac of North Shore Atelier, a fine art studio and print fabrication practice based at Wychwood Barns. Follow along on Instagram at @northshore_atelier.
Event venue & nearby stays
Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street, Toronto, Canada
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