Have you ever wanted to paint a portrait? Are you keen to learn but don’t know where to start? Then try our Introduction to Portrait Painting in Oils one-day workshop, with artist Cordell Garfield.
Cordell is an experienced artist who will guide you through creating a portrait following a step-by-step process. He will provide advice and guidance on painting a portrait from a reference photograph.
The process will cover:
Using oil paints
The typical proportions of the face
Measuring and mapping out key features from the photograph
The use of line, tone and value to create the portrait
Cordell will provide supporting handouts as part of the workshop, to explain and demystify the technical terms and techniques involved. You will create a portrait that you will be able to take away with you at the end of the day.
What you need to bring
Paints, brushes, pre-coloured paper/board/canvas (size from 16 x 12 inches to 16 x 20 inches), low odour solvent and mixing palette. Cordell can advise on paint colours and materials.
For those wishing to purchase materials paints, brushes, paper, low odour solvent and paint mixing palettes will be provided.
Students can bring a reference photograph, although this can also be provided by the tutor. Cordell can provide further advice on the photographic reference. If bringing your own photo, it is recommended that this is a minimum size of 10 x 8 inches or A4, the face is well lit from one side and the image is not blurry.
Do feel free to contact the tutor beforehand if you have any questions.
Cost
£65 per person if bringing own materials or £75 per person with materials supplied. Suitable for adults (16+) and limited to 9 places.
How to book
Booking is through the tutor. You can contact Cordell directly on his mobile: 07944 395792 or email cordellgarfield10@gmail.com.
About the tutor
Cordell is primarily an oil painter who uses traditional classical atelier techniques. Portraits and figurative work feature strongly in his art. As a contemporary painter, he uses both the traditional or modern whether it’s technique, subject or even an approach.
A full member of the Northampton Town and County Art Society, who has exhibited extensively within the county and beyond notably at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists. Cordell’s work is held in collections outside the UK and he was awarded the Peoples’ Choice Prize at the Alfred East Gallery as part of their Open 13 exhibition in 2013.
For more information on Cordell and his art practice, view his website: http://cordellgarfield.com/ or Facebook page: #cordellgarfieldfineart