Video Recordings

4 Video sessions - Average time 90 to 100 minutes each

After purchase, You will receive an Email with the video links and materials to complete the workshop at your own pace and convenience.

Price $80 - All levels welcome

Painting the Figure

This workshop will explore the many different takes on the figure by modern masters, and how to apply these lesson to our work. I will guide you through the basics of oil or acrylic painting. From fundamental color theory for palette preparation and color mixing to a finished painting. We will look at techniques and tips to strengthen and develop confidence when using these mediums. We will also dive into color compositions. Our goal is for you to walk away with new tips and one painting per session ( 4 paintings total) and lots of beautiful studies.

My personal style is a contemporary approach to line study and gesture - it’s what comes naturally to me, but I encourage my students to experiment and work in developing their own style.

OUTLINE and WHAT YOU NEED:

Oil or Acrylic paint: Cadmium yellow, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium red, Quinacridone red or magenta, Cobalt blue, Ultramarine blue, Burnt Umber, Titanium white and Ivory black., Gamsol or odorless paint thinner ( for oil painters), Mixing Palette or paper palette, palette knife, Brushes ( round and flat), 4 small canvases 9x12 inches or 11x 14 inches, paper towels or rags.

Optional supplies: pencil, vine charcoal, thin sketch paper such as bond paper for initial drawings.

BONUS:

By signing up for any of my classes, you are invited to a private Facebook Group where you can find more inspiration, more instructional videos as well as art feedback and support. This is a Private space, only for my students, for sharing and feedback. When you register for any class, all you need to do is search for Art studio Utopia and send me a request.

Please email Luis if you have any questions.