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Sight-Size Cast Painting with Amy Florence

Sight-Size Cast Painting
Sight-Size Cast Painting Practice the sight-size method on a cast and learn the basics of oil painting

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Instructor
Amy Florence
Subjects
Painting
Topics
Head & Portrait, Light & Color
Mediums
Brush, Oil Paints, Panel
Duration
1h 58m 31s

In this lesson, instructor Amy Florence will walk you through the basics of cast painting using the sight-size method. You will learn how to utilize a mirror and a plumb line to make accurate measurements and find placements for the main features of the cast. Amy will teach you how to build up oil paints from thin to thick; lean to fat. You will also watch her demonstrate blocking in the contours, background, shadows, and lights.

This lesson belongs to the course Size-Sight Portrait Painting. In this 12-week course, you will study how to use the sight-size method in portrait painting. Amy Florence will introduce you to several materials needed for sight-size drawing and painting. She will teach you the basics of oil painting while demonstrating on a cast. Then, you will practice the sight-size technique on a portrait drawing and learn the preparatory steps for a portrait painting; they include creating value and color studies. Lastly, Amy will show you how to execute a life-size portrait painting and a large-scale portrait painting with hands. After this course, you will become more proficient with your handling of oil paints and be able to capture any portrait with confidence.

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

You do not need to purchase specific materials to take this course.
We have included a materials list as recommendation only. If you cannot find a specific material in your area, use the closest equivalent available to you. Doing so will allow you to have the best possible learning outcome from this course. For help with finding alternative materials, including how to take this course with digital tools, please join our community Discord.

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