Painting the Portrait: from Chiaroscuro to Color
CLASS INVITATION
Topic: Painting the Portrait: from Chiaroscuro to Color
Time: Jan 12, 2024 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Fri, Wed, until Jan 31, 2024, 6 occurrence(s)
Jan 12, 2024 02:00 PM
Jan 17, 2024 02:00 PM
Jan 19, 2024 02:00 PM
Jan 24, 2024 02:00 PM
Jan 26, 2024 02:00 PM
Jan 31, 2024 02:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87041412500
Passcode: 947615
Painting the Portrait: from Chiaroscuro to Color
January 12 – 31st, 2024
In this online workshop Rob navigates the spectrum of portrait painting in oils, guiding participants from the depths of chiaroscuro, exploring light and shadow, to the bold, modern embrace of chromatic color. Attendees will examine techniques and sources that will enrich their artistic repertoire such as Caravaggio’s powerful shadows and Sorolla’s vibrant color. This immersive class not only explores the expressive potential of the human face but also delves into the intricate anatomy and form of hands, offering a comprehensive understanding of portraying both facial features and the intricate beauty of hands in portraiture.
The class will consist of six sessions (both classes and critiques) as described below.
CLASSES will be held Fridays (three classes on January 12, January 19, and January 26) from 2 pm To 5 pm US Eastern Standard Time. Participants may watch the class later (streamed for a limited time) in addition to (or instead of) the live class.
CRITIQUE SESSIONS will be held on Wednesdays (January 17, January 24, and January 31) from 2 pm to 5 pm US Eastern Standard Time. The artwork of 20 students (see below under prices) will be critiqued, although all participants may observe.
MODELS will appear primarily in the form of photo reference.The model reference images will be shown on screen (within Zoom’s rules).
PAINTING SUPPLIES
oil paints: ivory black, burnt umber, burnt sienna, cadmium yellow light, cadmiumorange, cadmium red light, permanent rose, alizarin crimson, manganese violet, dioxazine violet (optional), ultramarine blue, cerulean blue, phthalocyanine blue(optional), viridian, phthalocyanine green (optional), titanium white
brushes: hog bristle filbert shaped bristle brushes: #2, #4, #6, and #8 (Any brand of hog bristle is fine but Rob likes Silver Brush “Grand Prix” type). sable filbert Series 1003 Silver “Renaissance” brushes: #2 and #4 . Silver “Bristlon” synthetic brushes #1 and #4 are also recommended
palette
palette knife (optional)
medium: Linseed oil (or medium of choice) Rob will be using Oleogel from Natural Pigments
solvent such as Turpenoid or Gamsol. Rob uses Ecohouse citrus solvent
rags (or good paper towels)
canvases or panels: 4 or 5 canvases 16×20 or 18×24 toned mid-gray. Centurian linen canvas is especially good for the price. You can tone them with white plus a little ivory black and a hint of burnt umber or use something like “Golden Heavy Bodied Neutral Gray N6” premixed acrylic. If you prefer toning with oil I recommend allowing enough time to thoroughly dry.The canvas should look similar to this box:
PHOTO REFERENCE FILES
During class you will be able to draw along with me or screen capture the reference image I use during the demonstration. You may also purchase a full set of high resolution images below (or use your own reference). Class students will receive 50% off using the code COLOR which is typed into the coupon box found on the shopping cart window. Models will receive all proceeds
If you purchase a photo set you will receive an email from Liberace Studio which will look like the image below…click “view purchase online” ( if you don’t see the email you can check your junk folder). We ask that you do not share or repost the downloaded photos.
Purchasers must agree that in using model photos from robertliberace.com, you will not share/distribute them in any form (including instructors in their own classes). You may make and sell art using photos as reference for creating traditional art only (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.). Work using the actual photos (i.e. collage, video) is prohibited. Please note: Most art competitions require that submissions must be work in which the original idea is conceived by the artist, so direct copies of purchased photos may be disqualified.
Photos of Andrea used in first class
Photos of Steve used in second class
Be sure to add the code COLOR in the coupon box
Photos of Celia and Ava for third Class
DEMONSTRATION JANUARY 12
DEMONSTRATION JANUARY 19
Demonstration January 26
CLASS RECORDING JANUARY 12
CLASS RECORDING JANUARY 19
CLASS RECORDING JANUARY 26
CRITIQUE RECORDING JANUARY 17
CRITIQUE RECORDING JANUARY 24
CRITIQUE RECORDING JANUARY 31
ADAM”S HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTO SETS
SET 1. SARGENT PAINTINGS:
195 total images including several from the Artists and Friends show plus misc paintings from MFA, RISD, Gardner, and extras including Rembrandt. Very-high-res and lots of close-ups. 3.66GB
$40
SET 2. MICHELANGELO DRAWINGS:
168 total images featuring approximately 75 drawings. Very hi-res with incredible detail. 7.41GB
$40
SET 3. SARGENT CHARCOAL PORTRAITS
138 total images featuring over 50 drawings – a full frame and one or two close-ups of each. These images are very detailed and very large files. 9.66GB
$40
SET 4. FECHIN
223 images total of approximately 35 works. These are only 12MP and not as organized as the others, but they show amazing detail of his drawings and a few painting.
$30
MULTIPLE SET DISCOUNTS: All 4 sets for $110
Contact Adam at adam@adamlubkin.com
Payment is easiest by ApplePay, Venmo, or PayPal, but checks are okay.
Upon payment you will be sent links to download the images. Please download within a few days, as the links do expire. However I can always send new links if necessary.
