Workshop = £160
Materials Included.
Imprimatura Workshop
£160.00
5 in stock
5 in stock
Description
Imprimatura Portrait Workshop
2 Day Workshop
26th – 27th October 2024
Saturday and Sunday
9.30am – 4.30pm
Cost = £160
Materials Included
Workshop Outline
If you’re new to oil painting, this is an exciting opportunity to learn how to master your craft! We’ll guide you through the traditional transition from charcoal to oil paints, a method cherished in Classical Realist Academies. Here’s what you can look forward to:
Medium and Paint
Understand how to achieve the perfect consistency between your medium and paint to create rich darks and subtle light areas.
The Right Canvas
Learn the secrets to preparing your canvas, ensuring that your glazes glide effortlessly across the surface for a smooth finish.
Brush Techniques
Discover how to skillfully add and remove paint with brushes, allowing you to create a stunning range of subtle tones.
Wiping the Paint
Explore various techniques for erasing paint, using tools like paper towels, brushes, cotton buds, and even pencil erasers to achieve beautiful highlights.
Join us and unlock the potential of oil painting!
There are several effective methods for creating an underpainting, with the three most popular being Verdaccio, Grisaille, Imprimatura or otherwise known as Bistre.
In this workshop, we will focus on the Imprimatura method, often referred to as the “wipe-out method.” This technique involves painting a burnt umber glaze over a white canvas or board, then skillfully ‘wiping out’ areas to reveal the highlights beneath. Shadows are built up using opaque paint, while half-tones are added with a touch of colour on the brush, allowing the warmth of the burnt umber to shine through the translucent glaze.
Imprimatura is particularly appealing due to its simplicity, looseness, and warmth. The effect of a translucent burnt umber glaze against a white background creates a warm, glowing ambiance, in contrast to the cooler Grisaille technique, which mixes black and white and can sometimes result in a lifeless appearance.
Join us to explore the vibrant world of Imprimatura and unlock its unique charm!
Materials Included
Organisation is a challenge faced by most beginners. The studio is equiped with work stations so that everything is at hand. The students will be using the same paints and canvas that the teacher uses for demonstration, eliminating a number of problems that students have when they bring their own paints and canvas. Each workstation includes;
- Palette and palette knife
- Medium holder
- Medium and thinners
- Prepared canvas
- Paper towel, cotton wool buds and kneadable eraser
- Paint – Burnt Umber
(Offer does not include brushes – Information on dedicated suppliers shall be provided)
Equipment
The studio is thoughtfully equipped with easels and workstations, providing students with a convenient space to organize their materials and concentrate on their artwork. Balanced lighting enhances the environment, helping to eliminate common challenges when working with a colour palette.
The image showcases a workstation, featuring an Alla Prima painting for display purposes only.
