Join me in painting my first love—portraits! A good portrait is more than a painting. It’s a celebration of a... Read more
🔴 Course Enrollment Limited to 60
$398.00
Adam Clague, distinguished artist and educator, offers courses that leave attendees not only skilled but also inspired. Adam has an impressive track record in the arts and countless success stories from his students. His calm, logical, and empathetic teaching approach guarantees a rewarding learning experience. Whether nurturing artistic growth or showcasing his mastery over the oil medium through demonstrations, Adam graciously shares his wealth of knowledge in a way that deeply resonates with his students.
I’ll show you my process from start to finish as we paint these models.
Adam will take you step by step through the course, ensuring that you are equipped to make the most out of our four weeks together.
Week 1: Lighting and Proportions.
Good lighting is essential for bringing out your model’s form and likeness. I will share several effective strategies for portrait lighting. I will also demonstrate how the 4 Actions for Accurate Proportions can enable you to nail an accurate drawing every time, no matter the model’s pose.
During the group feedback sessions, you'll have the opportunity to receive constructive feedback and support from me and your fellow classmates. These sessions will be conducted live on Zoom and are included in the cost of the course.
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Week 2: Form.
One of the greatest challenges for painters is making subjects look 3-dimensional and not flat. I’ll show you how to paint lights and darks so that your portraits come to life in 3-D form. You will also learn how edges can help your portraits appear lifelike enough to start speaking!
During the group feedback sessions, you'll have the opportunity to receive constructive feedback and support from me and your fellow classmates. These sessions will be conducted live on Zoom and are included in the cost of the course.
Feedback Session Times
Week 3: Temperature.
Do you struggle with color mixtures that look “chalky” or “muddy”? I will share keys for mixing flesh colors that are full of life. I will also explain how to harness temperature to capture light, shadow and form with greater realism.
During the group feedback sessions, you'll have the opportunity to receive constructive feedback and support from me and your fellow classmates. These sessions will be conducted live on Zoom and are included in the cost of the course.
Feedback Session Times
Week 4: Color.
Mixing the right colors for your portraits will become less intimidating with my simple method for mixing any skin color. I will help you analyze the colors in your subject with the 3 Questions for Correct Color. Then, I’ll demonstrate how to mix those colors with my 6 Guidelines for Mixing Color.
During the group feedback sessions, you'll have the opportunity to receive constructive feedback and support from me and your fellow classmates. These sessions will be conducted live on Zoom and are included in the cost of the course.
Feedback Session Times
