Go
Figure: A Modern Approach to Painting the
Figure
Instructor: Betsy Dillard Stroud, AWS, D. F.
NWSJoin the
artist/author of The Artist’s Muse
and Painting from the Inside Out to
explore the unlimited possibilities of
painting the figure (both nude and clothed)
in this mixed media workshop. Each day we
will experiment with a different approach
and a different technique. From gesture
paintings in watercolor, layering in
acrylics, using bold flat color, and melding
collage with paint, the emphasis is on
expressive paintings, while incorporating
the wisdom of the past. Expect exercises in
short spurts, half day, and full day poses.
Although for the most part, we will use live
models, we will spend one day on painting
from photographs and one day working in the
style of a modern painter. In addition, we
will create innovative paintings of figures
over old paintings. Demonstrations by the
instructor and critiques. Pull out all the
stops! Go Figure! |