Painting the Human Figure

A 3-day workshop of figure painting skills | 24 Hours

This figure painting workshop is designed for both absolute beginners and intermediate artists seeking to develop a robust theoretical and practical foundation in painting the human form.

In this workshop, you will explore:

• Figure Drawing Fundamentals: Learn precise techniques for capturing human proportions, anatomical structure, and the nuanced characteristics of the human body.

• Oil Painting Techniques for Figures: Master the comprehensive process of creating a figure painting from initial sketch to final rendering, including advanced methods for mixing and applying oil paints.

• Understanding Human Anatomy: Examine key structural concepts to simplify and interpret the complex forms of the human body, focusing on volume, proportion, and gestural expression.

• Light and Form in Figure Painting: Investigate how light interacts with the human form, utilising tonal grouping to create depth, dimensionality, and a sense of volume.

• Colour Theory for Figurative Art: Develop skills in mixing realistic skin tones, understanding colour temperature, and creating vibrant, nuanced representations of the human figure.

Each workshop session begins with an engaging theoretical exploration of core concepts, followed by practical application through a multi-day figure painting project and shorter figure studies. During the course of this workshop you will learn to draw from life, with nude or semi-nude models.

Upcoming Dates & Locations

Fri 25/04/2025 - Sun 27/04/2025
Studio of Classical Painting and Drawing
Athens, Greece

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This workshop premieres in 2025.