Figure Oil Painting Short Course

About this course

The course explores oil-painting techniques for representing the figure through a combination of short studies and a more sustained painting. Learners work from a model in the studio, making several small paintings before developing a single painting from a repeated pose. Alongside studio practice, the course considers the history of figure painting and the ways contemporary artists approach working with a life model. A gallery visit provides an opportunity to examine examples of figure painting at first hand, while individual advice is given during studio sessions.

What you'll learn

• Apply a range of oil-painting techniques to figure studies
• Develop small paintings from observation of a life model
• Build a sustained figure painting from a repeated pose
• Analyse examples of historical and contemporary figure painting
• Consider different approaches to working with a life model

Is this course right for you?

The course is labelled All Levels and is described as suitable for learners with some previous experience, including art and design students and those developing a portfolio for art-college applications. Teaching combines group studio sessions, work from a model and individual feedback. Nude models are included.

• Includes nude models
• Places emphasis on individual painting development within a small studio group