In this lesson, you will learn how to render the second pass of color onto the head of your figure painting. Instructor Stephen Bauman will paint the shoulder area and refine the portrait of the model. You will discover how to resolve an area of the painting within the working time of the oil paint.

This lesson belongs to the course Sight-Size Figure Painting. In this 13-week course, Stephen Bauman will teach you how to paint the figure in the sight-size method. You will explore the processes of creating a transfer drawing and a color study to prepare for your final painting. Stephen will lecture on the materials and techniques he employs when painting the figure. This course will provide the knowledge you need to skillfully capture the human body on canvas utilizing the sight-size method.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.