Discover how intentional color choices can strengthen representation, composition, and mood: In this class we'll explore self-portraiture, develop skills in observation, color mixing, composition, and expressive painting with a limited color-palette.
This workshop is open to all-levels. It is ideal for anyone interested in painting, portraiture, or developing their observational skills, whether exploring self-portraiture for the first time or looking to refine their artistic practice.
Participants will study a variety self portraits painted by contemporary and art-historical giants, practice color mixing, observational drawing, and portrait painting techniques. Students who complete the assignment will create an expressive self-portrait using a limited color palette.
Objectives:
- Develop observational drawing and painting skills using a mirror or reference image.
- Learn how to mix a wide range of colors from a limited palette.
- Understand the relationships between color, value, temperature, and light in portrait painting.
- Explore techniques for creating form, depth, and expressive color with intentional color choices.
- Build confidence in painting from observation while experimenting with personal expression.
Skye Volmar graduated in 2015 with a BFA in Painting from The Rhode Island School of design. Her work often centers expressive figure painting, portraiture, flowers, and still lives. She's currently a dual-degree MFA, MSW candidate at The University of Pennsylvania.
Social Media: @skyevolmar | @studio.volmar
Discover how intentional color choices can strengthen representation, composition, and mood: In this class we'll explore self-portraiture, develop skills in observation, color mixing, composition, and expressive painting with a limited color-palette.
This workshop is open to all-levels. It is ideal for anyone interested in painting, portraiture, or developing their observational skills, whether exploring self-portraiture for the first time or looking to refine their artistic practice.
Participants will study a variety self portraits painted by contemporary and art-historical giants, practice color mixing, observational drawing, and portrait painting techniques. Students who complete the assignment will create an expressive self-portrait using a limited color palette.
Objectives:
- Develop observational drawing and painting skills using a mirror or reference image.
- Learn how to mix a wide range of colors from a limited palette.
- Understand the relationships between color, value, temperature, and light in portrait painting.
- Explore techniques for creating form, depth, and expressive color with intentional color choices.
- Build confidence in painting from observation while experimenting with personal expression.
Skye Volmar graduated in 2015 with a BFA in Painting from The Rhode Island School of design. Her work often centers expressive figure painting, portraiture, flowers, and still lives. She's currently a dual-degree MFA, MSW candidate at The University of Pennsylvania.
Social Media: @skyevolmar | @studio.volmar
