Do you think painting people is too challenging? Have you ever attempted this daunting feat and became frustrated because the model didn’t think it looked like them? In this course, we will uncover secrets that will make painting people less mysterious. Planes of the head, mixing accurate flesh tones, placing features and finishing techniques will all be discussed and practiced so the model will not only have an accurate likeness, but they will also look human. We will paint two portraits from live sitters so students will have two sessions to complete each portrait.

About the Instructor
Paul Abeleira is a graduate of Western’s Visual Arts program. He continues his own studies in still life and portraiture in workshops in New York, Wisconsin and Arizona, and has instructed artists in many facets of visual arts. Paul has taught at TAP for over 10 years and has received positive responses from his students who characterize him as a sensitive coach with a broad range of skills and knowledge. He is committed to making the learning experience worthwhile.

Thursday evenings from 6-9pm
November 23, 30, December 7 and 14, 2023
Instructor: Paul Abeleira
Location: Cocker Fulton Studio
$190 + materials
Maximum of 10 students

MATERIALS
OIL COLOURS (You can use traditional or water mixable oils)
TITANIUM WHITE
YELLOW OCHRE
CADMIUM RED LIGHT (NOT LIGHT RED)
ALIZARIN CRIMSON or PERMANENT ROSE
VIRIDIAN OR THALO GREEN
ULTRAMARINE BLUE OR THALO BLUE
BURNT SIENNA
RAW UMBER OR BURNT UMBER
IVORY BLACK
CANVASES
2 – 18”x14” or 20”x16” stretched cotton duck or canvas board
BRUSHES
2 - #8 BRISTLE FILBERTS
2 - #4 BRISTLE FILBERTS
2 - #2 SYNTHETIC SABLE/NYLON/SOFT FLATS
OTHER
Wooden palette, no smaller than 12”x16”
Odourless thinner or Taltine (if using traditional oils; please use only odourless)
Linseed oil (or similar oil e.g. walnut, safflower, poppy etc.)
Soft vine charcoal (optional)
Paper towels or rags
Glass jar with screw top lid (for holding thinner or water) or Brush Washer from art supply store