Painting the Human Figure from Photographs

Dates: July 19 to July 30, 2010
Instructor: mÆstro Michael John Angel
Location: Via Fiesolana 34/r, Florence

From Jan van Eyck, through Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, Canaletto, Reynolds and Gainsborough, to Norman Rockwell and the present day, painters have always used the best technology available to them. Such technology includes the camera obscura, mirrors and photographs, and is extremely convenient, but surprisingly difficult.

In this two-week workshop, maestro Michael John Angel will teach the class the proper use of photographs when painting the human figure in oils. The course will begin with a few basic exercises and include various illustrated lectures in proportion, gesture, under-drawing and oil-painting materials. In the main part of the course, each student will produce an oil painting in full colour, using photographs.

Students will also receive various computer handouts, with illustrations, that encapsulate a method of drawing the human figure accurately. Other computer handouts will explain the different grounds, materials and mediums used in oil painting and describe the various layers used in a classic underpainting-overpainting oil technique. There is also a one-hour lecture on the proper use of the camera when photographing the model.

A short biography of Mr. Angel can be found on the Angel Academy's website. He is listed in the Art Renewal Center's Living Masters Gallery.

Early reservations are recommended, as student numbers are purposely limited to allow for a high degree of individual attention.

The cost of some of the materials are included in the fee. Other materials, however, are to be supplied by the student. A materials list will be provided upon registration.

Workshop Fee: Euro 1500.00
To Register: A non-refundable registration fee of Euro 500.00 is required at the time of booking, and is payable by PayPal, bank cheque or bank draft.
Final Payment: Balance of payment of Euro 1000.00 should be received no later than 1st May, 2010.
We will contact you with the details for your preferred payment method, once we have received your reservation details.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds given.
Conditions: A full refund will be given in the event that the Angel Academy should, for whatever reason, need to cancel the course.
The fee covers 10 days tuition (60 hours of studio time, including lectures), but does not cover accommodation, airfare, transportation or any other expenses.

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