Acrylic Painting - Powerful Portraits

UPDATED 20161005 09:51:12

Would you like to paint portraits? This course for Beginners & Improvers and will equip you with the techniques and knowledge to help you to develop your confidence and skill in painting Portraits with Acrylics. You will learn the basics of Portrait Painting through a series of explorative exercises and we will cover the formal elements of Art to develop an understanding of the use of line, shape, form, colour, tone and texture when portrait painting. There will be an element of drawing to help ensure that sketched outlines are accurate in shape and proportion in preparation for painting. We will also cover colour mixing and the importance of the use of tone and texture when painting. In addition to this we will take inspiration from a number of recognised portrait artists and their different painting styles. Sessions will be taught through demonstrations, class discussion and one to one support. The aim of the course is to develop your confidence in painting portraits whilst having fun unleashing your creativity!

Course information

Name: Acrylic Painting - Powerful Portraits Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20161005 09:51:12 Updated 20161005 09:51:12

Entry requirements

?"" 1) A3 Sketch pad suitable for acrylic painting.2) A set of acrylic paints. This could be a starter pack that includes primary colours, white andblack.3) A set of brushes suitable for acrylic paint. This could be a starter pack that includes both round and flat brushes in various sizes.4) Flat palette or old plate (preferably white).5) Water pot/cup.6) Kitchen towel sheets.7) 2B pencil, sharpener and putty rubber/soft eraser. Other materials needed during the course will be discussed in advance of the lesson where those materials are needed. Equipment required ?"" 1) A3 Sketch pad suitable for acrylic painting.2) A set of acrylic paints. This could be a starter pack that includes primary colours, white andblack.3) A set of brushes suitable for acrylic paint. This could be a starter pack that includes both round and flat brushes in various sizes.4) Flat palette or old plate (preferably white).5) Water pot/cup.6) Kitchen towel sheets.7) 2B pencil, sharpener and putty rubber/soft eraser. Other materials needed during the course will be discussed in advance of the lesson where those materials are needed.

Provider

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
adultlearning@surreycc.gov.uk
0300 200 1044
https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/adult-learning

Address

COUNTY HALL
PENRHYN ROAD Town: KINGSTON UPON THAMES

Learning aims

Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing

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