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WAITING LISTDATES: 15 to 19 July 2024 TIMES: 9:30 to 16:30 (lunch from 12:30 to 13:30, 30 instructed hours total) INSTRUCTOR: Patrick Byrnes LANGUAGE: English LIMIT: 15 students maximum COST: € 795 INCLUDED WITH COST: Michael Harding oil paints, daily lunch, model costs NOT INCLUDED: All other painting materials (see below), accommodation, travel fare RECOMMENDED LEVEL: All levels welcome, though some previous experience painting with oils is recommended. |
Key Concepts & Skills in this Course:
* Create a strong likeness to the model with accurate drawing
* Effective color mixing of realistic flesh tones through the use of a limited palette
* Apply Munsell color theory and understanding the physics of light towards painting from life
* Study cranial anatomy and facial structure
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Course Description
In this five-day workshop with Patrick Byrnes, artists will employ a limited palette inspired by the great Swedish painter Anders Zorn to make portrait paintings from the live model.
With just four pigments — Titanium White, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red, and Ivory Black— students will discover how to achieve a surprisingly expansive range of colors through careful modulations of hue, value, and chroma. Patrick will teach students strategies for interpreting the subtle colors we perceive in human flesh, and replicating these qualities using Zorn's limited palette.
With lessons comprised of both faster color studies and sketches (ranging from 20 to 180
minutes), as well as one sustained 18- hour pose, this workshop is geared towards painters looking to gain confidence in painting from life, and improve their color mixing, drawing, and paint handling.
Patrick will guide students with daily demonstrations and in-depth personal critiques
throughout each stage of the process: from creating a strong likeness to the model with an accurate drawing, to color mixing, to modeling form and finishing details. Munsell color theory, cranial anatomy, the physics of light, and correct use of oil painting materials will also be discussed throughout each session.Tuition
The cost of tuition for this course is € 795, which includes 30 hours of instruction from the live model.
Also included with the cost of tuition:- Michael Harding oil paints are provided by DARA for this workshop.
- Model fees
- Complimentary lunch. Meals are light, healthy & homemade. This typically consists of toasted sandwiches, soups, grilled vegetables, salad bowls, etc. Menu changes daily.
- Coffee, tea, light snacks during all hours
- End-of-workshop borrel / aperitif (light alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks, light snacks & bites)
- Studio equipment - easels, drawing boards, stools
All other expenses (such as accommodation, travel fare, all other painting supplies) are not included.
Payment DeadlinesDeposit
A deposit payment is due within 14 days of acceptance into the course in order to reserve your place. This can be paid in one of two ways:
- Monthly Installments: When there are more than 6 months before the start of the workshop, tuition fees can be split into six monthly payments. The first installment is charged at checkout. 3% interest is added when paying in monthly installments.
- Two Installments: The first half of tuition is paid as a deposit to hold your place in the class. The second half is due 30 days before the start of the workshop.
Are there fewer than 30 days before the start of the workshop?
The full tuition fee is due within 5 working days in order to reserve your place in the class.
If there are fewer than 5 days from the start of class, tuition fees must be paid in full before the workshop begins.
Please review our cancellation and transfer policy.Course Materials
The following materials are required for participation in this course.OIL COLORS
DARA provides Michael Harding oil paints for this workshop. (This is inclusive with the cost of tuition.)
CANVAS / PAINTING SUPPORT
Needed for Short Poses:- 4 sheets of Arches oil paper OR 4 loose pieces of primed linen canvas. Minimum size 30 x 40 cm
Needed for the Long Pose:- 1 primed linen canvas or panel, minimum size 50 x 40cm
- 1 sheet white drawing paper, minimum size 40x30cm
PAINT MEDIUMS- Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits
PAINTING TOOLS- Palette (wooden or disposable)
- 1 palette knife
- 1 clean empty glass jar for brush cleaning
- Paper towels
- Small mirror
- H or HB pencil
- Eraser
BRUSHES
Patrick notes:
“Invest in a variety of hairs, shapes and sizes. I work with a mix of hairs (synthetics, mongoose, sables, and natural bristles) in a variety of shapes (flats, rounds, filberts) and sizes (from 0 to 12).
For beginners, I would recommend starting with a selection of good quality synthetic flat or round brushes (sizes 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10.)”Location
Have you followed a workshop with us before? Please note that all 2024 workshops will take place in our new studio building at: Zuider Emmakade 45, 2012 KN Haarlem.
Our new location is in the same neighbourhood as our previous building, and easily accessible via public transport.
Where to Stay
Travelling to Haarlem from out of town? We can give a few recommendations on places to stay:- Travelling on a budget
- Nearby Hotels
the niu Dairy
Hotel Raecks
Boutique Hotel 't Vosje- AirBnB
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Instructor
Patrick Byrnes
Patrick Byrnes was born in Busan, South Korea and raised in La Grange, Illinois. After training at both the Florence Academy of Art and Grand Central Atelier, Patrick relocated to Paris, France, where he now lives and works.