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At SSCA, being able to paint skillfully from life is the essential result of all of the skills we teach. In this course students attend the one-week portrait course and work from the live model.Booking page: https://www.scottishschoolofclassicalart.com/challenge-page/6e8bc436-c3fd-49fd-911d-5ab08206bd71
2024 DATES
SUMMER COURSE:
Group one - July 29 - August 2nd
Group two - August 5th - August 9th
5 Days 10AM - 4PM
£400
(can be split into four equal payments of £100, or two of £200)
This course serves as a comprehensive introduction to the practice of realistic painting and drawing. Its principal objective is to acquaint students with the principles and techniques essential to achieve lifelike representations of subjects. Through a meticulous disemination of the SSCA method, students will gain a profound understanding of the school’s process.
The course commences with a thorough, technical demonstration, meticulously addressing the intricacies of color mixing, palette structure, and medium use. Students will then engage in hands-on practice, employing these techniques to create paintings based on live models. The course structure allocates dedicated time to theory and drawing, with two hours dedicated to these activities in the morning. In the afternoon, students will devote three hours to working directly with live models.
A crucial aspect of the course is the cultivation of students' ability to accurately portray three-dimensional forms on a two-dimensional surface. Through the creation of realistic portraits from life, students will create a diverse range of hues from a limited palette, discovering their harmonious interplay and mastering the construction of three-dimensional anatomical forms on a two-dimensional surface. Assignments will encompass drawings of varying durations, ranging from brief sketches of three, five, and ten minutes to the development of structured outlines for painted portraits, ultimately culminating in the creation of fully rendered oil portraits.
During the afternoon sessions, students will be immersed in a rich and atmospheric environment, engaging in the classical art of portrait painting. Emphasis will be placed on fundamental elements of portrait painting such as; rhythm, hue, structure, colour-intensity lighting, anatomy among many others. Regardless of prior experience, students will refine and elevate their ability to paint from life, expanding their artistic repertoire. The knowledge and skills acquired throughout this course are transferable to any aspect of artistic endeavour.
To facilitate accurate proportions and measurements, students will employ the sight-size method of measurement, alongside additional drawing techniques such as Riley and Loomis. Individualised critique will be provided, ensuring that students of all proficiency levels feel welcomed and supported throughout the course
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Scottish School of Classical Art, The Space, 257 London Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom