Instruction: Ilya Gefter

Mondays 18.15 – 22.00 // July 10 -  July 31 // 4 sessions
Traditional self portrait painting and drawing 

This self-portrait painting workshop will teach you the methods of attaining correct proportions, likeness, three-dimensionality, sense of light and naturalistic color. The workshop examines in detail the use of traditional limited palette and its relationship to observation.  
 
Themes to be covered:
Analysis of self-portrait paintings by great masters 
Setting up for self-portrait painting
Foundations of linear and tonal drawing as a preparation for work in color
Color theory for portrait painting
Use of a traditional limited palette of 4 and 5 colors. 
Construction of the portrait with color shapes. 
Strategies of progressing from broad shapes to facial detail.
 
Teaching methods:
Lectures
Painting and drawing demonstrations
Guided practice
Individual instruction
Group review

Prior painting experience is needed

Fee:
1,200 ILS
2,000 ILS for two Self-Portrait workshops