Art Workshop

DEC. 26 – 30, 9:30AM – 4:30PM. THE NARRATIVE PORTRAIT PAINTING
Five-Day Workshop; Instructor: Richard Scott

Finish the year with a five day intensive portrait workshop, exploring indirect painting techniques of theold masters with a focus on narrative development. Learn the stages of conceiving, composing, and beginning a portrait. Explore both symbolism and how to express ideas through the composition itself, adaptive methods for utilizing the movement of the model, compositional changes due to the decision of the painter, and enhancing both analytical and intuitive approaches to painting. There will also be helpful information on how to analyze your work in order to improve both your skills and give yourself the tools to express your vision. All events held at Wethersfield Academy for the Arts, 431 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT. For details go to www.wethersfieldarts.org, e-mail info@wethersfieldarts.org or call 860-436-9857.