October 19 - 20, 2024
The Clothed Figure w/Ellen Cooper
Wayne Art Center • 413 Maplewood Ave Wayne, PA 19087 Organized by Wayne Art CenterAbout this event
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Description
The Clothed Figure - Light and Colorw/Ellen CooperOctober 19 & 20Tuition includes model feeThis workshop will focus on painting the clothed figure from life. We’ll look at the considerations of setting up lighting on the figure and the role that light plays in the composition. The process of painting will start with a tonal study (grisaille) to block in the values and composition, then move to initial color notes, and then to more developed color. Demos include lighting the figure, understanding the relative values, grisaille and block in, and how to use the palette of colors to create light and shadow, warms and cools, and luminous skin tones. Demos, handouts, and one-on-one feedback at your easel in a supportive atmosphere
Drawing experience highly recommended. Some experience with oils is useful. Mediums other than oil are welcome, but please contact instructor about materials.
Brief bio: Ellen Cooper is a professional artist and paints portraits for the public and private sectors. Now a Signature Status member of the Portrait Society of America, Ellen earned an MFA from Temple University, Philadelphia, PA and a BFA from Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA, and has continued study in formal painting techniques with renowned contemporary portrait artists. www.ellencooper.net.
MATERIALS LIST FOR “THE CLOTHED FIGURE – LIGHT AND COLOR” SATURDAY - SUNDAY WORKSHOP – 2024INSTRUCTOR: ELLEN COOPER
Please email me with any questions at ellencooper@ellencooper.net
Brushes:good-quality bristle or synthetic bristle filberts: #2, 4, 6, 8, 10. Dick Blick brand works fine. Silver Brush Grand Prix filberts are very nice.1 soft mop-like brush to “knock down” edges (ex. Silver Mop #20)Bring any other types and sizes you like including sables, flats, rounds, synthetics. It’s nice to work with some soft or sable brushes in addition to bristle.
Oil Paints (37 ml tubes except for white): Titanium white (125 ml large tube)An Earth Yellow (names vary according to each manufacturer) Yellow Ochre or Transparent Yellow Iron Oxide (made by Graham)Cadmium yellow medium. Make sure it’s “medium”, not “light” or “deep”. This should be a very warm, rich yellow; not “lemony”.Cadmium red light. Make sure it’s “light”.Alizarin Crimson. An Earth Red like Transparent Red Iron Oxide (made by Graham) or a Burnt Sienna.Sap Green. A Cool Green like Phthalocyanine Green or Viridian.A Warm Blue like Sevres Blue (made by Williamsburg) or Phthalocyanine Blue.French Ultramarine Blue Deep.
Additional OPTIONAL colors which are useful to have:Violet like Egyptian Violet (Williamsburg).Cadmium Orange.
Painting Surface:One surface, roughly 16” x 20” up to 18” x 24” max. This can be a primed board or primed canvas. If canvas, it can be pre-stretched and primed canvas, or, unstretched and primed canvas taped to a stiff board (board size should not exceed 18” x 24”).We will work on the surface un-toned.
Try different painting surfaces to find which works best for you; the ground or primer on which you work makes a big difference in how your paint moves on the surface. I prefer a less absorbent ground such as oil primed canvas or linen or board.
Other supplies:Palette either hand-held or table-top in wood, plexi-glass, or disposable paper palette. I like using a mid-value-grey palette. 16”x20” is a good size.Palette knife for mixing paint.Gamsol, turpenoid or other odorless thinner in container. Make sure it’s completely odorless; if you can smell it, don’t bring it .Large Palette cups to clip to palette for medium and thinner, or tuna cans or plastic jars . Rags and/or paper towels for wiping brushes.A roll of blue absorbent car wipes from Pep Boys or hardware store are nice for grisaille, and can take the place of rags/paper towelsMedium, optional. Small jar of Liquin or medium (made with odorless turps) or linseed oil.
OPTIONAL: Hand-held mirror to check the accuracy of your work (about 5” x 7” mirror)Bird watching binoculars, for the ability to see detail close up.Link for the binoculars that I use from B&H Photo: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1113227-REG/pentax_62001_6_5x21_papilio_ii_binocular.html/?ap=y&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1NbhBRCBARIsAKOTmUshDAcODx-jL-7a2RnPkeMkSHGWDDb865d6JtBlH8erN7EyK_xIDqwaAr86EALw_wcB&lsft=BI%3A514&smp=Y
Instructor
Ellen Cooper
Age and Gender
Co-Ed
Location
Sessions
The Clothed Figure w/Ellen Cooper
$355.00