Looking from Above

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Aprox 1 hour

By using a quirky figurative pose reference we will be using a different perspective. We will use a lying down pose seen from above to discover how to play with orientation, landscape or portrait. We will explore a quick, fun and easy way to represent draping fabric in my style of stripy towels.

OBJECTIVES

Containment and interaction with the edges of the substrate
Filling the space
Exploring figurative composition and adapting from a reference
Playing with proportion and exaggeration of the figure
Embrace our working lines and allow imperfections to stay
Learn how to play with paint application and pressure
Learn a quick and fun way to represent fabrics
Stay loose
Observing tonal values, the lights and the darks.
Having fun with anatomy

MATERIALS

Below is a list of the supplies that I will be using for the projects in this course. However, you are always encouraged to use what you have on hand.

A 28 x 20 inch canvas
Pre mixed white gesso
A regular household decorating paintbrush(the older the better)
Acrylic paint
Amsterdam paynes grey
Amsterdam azo orange
Amsterdam turquoise green
Vallejo quinacridone crimson (#809)
Amsterdam titanium white
Amsterdam raw sienna
Amsterdam pyrole red
Large size brayer- 4 inches (a foam roller will do)
Old credit card
Water spray bottle
Paper towels
Black charcoal pencil
Pastel fixative spray
1.5 inch flat edge brush
3/4 inch flat edge brush
Tiny brush for facial detail only
Palette

Emma Petitt

I am a British Artist now living in Southern Spain. My Art journey only began in 2015 when I made the move from the UK to Spain.

I work from a studio built amongst the olive groves and fruit tree orchards on the 3 acres of land I share with my 4 rescue dogs, various foster puppies, numerous chickens, ducks and turkeys.

Do I need everything in the list of requirements?

No, if you have everything on my list then it will be easier for you. But you can make do with out some of these items.

Requirements

Check the full list of requirements in the description

Features

Follow along videos
Repeat the workshop as many times as you like
Join private facebook group

Target audiences

Any one that wants to learn a new form of art

Looking from Above