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Painting the Figure


Master figure drawing from a live model through step-by-step shape and colour-matching exercises


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Often people are intimated by the thought of painting the figure because the human body is a dynamic collection of shapes and colours, making it a complex subject to capture through painting. In this workshop, participants will go through step-by-step exercises on how to represent the human form through shape and make colours to match skin tones. Participants will work from a model and practice colour mixing and indirect methods of painting, while learning who to render the forms of the human body. This workshop will focus on learning to see shapes and how to mix flesh colours which are the two most important elements of painting the figure. Some painting experience recommended. See supply list. SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 10AM - 1PM(PCT) IN-PERSON


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  • 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7, Canada

    (250) 380-3500

    info@vancouverislandschoolart.com

UpcomingMar 13, 2027 - Mar 14, 2027
75 Canadian dollars

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James Letkeman

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