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Learn the art of figure painting in the heart of NYC with classes that cover techniques such as color mixing, composition, and capturing the human form.

5 classes in-person in NYC have spots left, and 2 classes live online are available.

Figure Painting with Watercolor

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Explore the grace and movement of the human figure through the vibrant medium of watercolor. Develop your painting skills and delve into the expressive possibilities of the fluid paint application in this figure painting class at 92nd Street Y. Prerequisite: Basic/Intermediate Watercolor. For supplies needed, click here.

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
$635

14 sessions

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Figure: Painting the Model in Costume, with a Focus on Portrait

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Immerse yourself in the world of historical dress and evoke emotion through painting the human figure in costume. Develop your understanding of light and shadow, warm and cool colors, and create lifelike portraits with accurate and three-dimensional facial features. Join us for a transformative art experience at the New York School of the Arts.

(75) All levels 18 and older
$430

8 sessions

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Figure Painting

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Explore the art of figure painting in various styles at the esteemed New York School of the Arts. Join instructors Faye Sanders and Eric Michelson as they guide you through traditional and contemporary approaches, teaching you color mixing, brushstrokes, and value. With personalized instruction, this course is perfect for aspiring figure painters of all levels.

(75) All levels 18 and older
$430

8 sessions

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Drawing & Painting from Your Imagination: Imaginative Realism (Intermediate/Advanced)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Unlock your imagination and bring your creations to life in this inspiring art class. Learn how to compose, light, and paint scenes from your mind with guidance from experienced artist Josh Green. Take your drawing and painting skills to the next level with this intermediate/advanced course at 92nd Street Y.

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
$255

5 sessions

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The Figure in Space

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Unleash your creativity and master the art of expressing the human form in a three-dimensional space. Explore your artistic voice and develop your skills in this immersive course at the renowned New York School of the Arts. Join us now and embrace the opportunity to work with live models and receive personalized critiques.

(75) All levels 18 and older
$430

9 sessions

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Creating Compositions for Multiple Figure Paintings

New York School of the Arts @ Online Classroom

Discover the art of creating captivating multiple-figure paintings in this immersive virtual course. Dive into the world of art history, explore narrative storytelling, and learn how to use formal elements of design to convey content and context. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, unleash your creative potential and bring your own self-authored paintings to life.

(75) All levels 18 and older
$430

9 sessions

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Creating Compositions for Multiple Paintings

New York School of the Arts @ Online Classroom

Unlock the secrets of multiple-figure compositions with the help of art history in this immersive painting course at the New York School of the Arts. Dive into the narratives behind historical paintings and learn how to construct your captivating works of art. From sketchbook to canvas, this course will guide you through the process of creating stunning multiple-figure compositions.

(75) All levels 18 and older
$430

9 sessions

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Figure Painting (Intermediate/Advanced)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Concentrate on painting the human figure while developing the nuances in your style that make this genre so compelling. Cultivate your skills, including color mixing, paint application, proportion, gesture and anatomy. Prerequisite: Two semesters of Oil Painting. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE

(1061) Advanced 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$552

12 sessions

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Figure Painting with Acrylic: A Creative Approach

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Unlock your creativity and explore the world of figure painting with acrylics at 92nd Street Y. Learn color theory, modern art history, and compositional methods to develop your unique style. Join us for a fun and intuitive approach to figure painting.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$475

3 sessions

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Figure Painting and Independent Projects

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Use the figure in its surrounding environment to investigate the potentials and challenges of light and shade, color theory, composition, anatomy and perspective.Work in the mediums of painting or drawing as you master the elements of structure, form and spatial atmosphere. In addition, students may work on their own projects if they wish with the guidance of the instructor.  The instructor is open to any style of approach or aesthetic sensibility,...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$209

4 sessions

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Drawing & Painting Compositional Approaches

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Join artist Anthony DiPaola for an intensive dive into art history and art-making to hone your abilities in creating balanced, interesting, and cohesive drawing and paintings. Each week will include a lecture on a composition concept based in historical examples from great masters. After you will be challenged through a series of hands-on exercises to create works inspired by the day’s lecture that utilize concepts like harmony, movement, proportion,...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$190

6 sessions

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Introduction to Figure Painting

Drawing New York @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY

Develop a strong foundation in painting and learn to capture light, form, and perspective in this beginner-friendly class at Drawing New York. Explore observational painting from a live model and gain confidence in oil painting techniques.

(690) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$295

5 sessions

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Tools and Techniques of Contemporary Figure Painting

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

 This course will progress from the observation and analysis of painting the live model, to the integration of imagination and personal expression into your work. We will analyze and discuss the reappropriation of classical techniques by contemporary masters, and explore the introduction of new techniques to the genre of oil painting. Experimentation in method is married with a focus on developing a solid framework of research, planning, and...

(75) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$400

8 sessions

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Paint and (Fruit) Punch: I HeART Mommy!

La Pittura Art Studio @ 265 W 37th Street , New York, NY

Sparkling Cider provided to all our little painters!  Join us for our very first very awesome one hour Mommy and Me painting class. Mom will receive two canvases and baby will receive two canvases. Put them together for an awesome heart collage for your house. Create memories while making beautiful art!   In just about two hours, while you’re sipping on a glass of ginger ale, our artist will guide you through a painting step-by-step....

(90) All levels 21 and older
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Figure Painting

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Concentrate on painting the human figure while developing the nuances in your style that make this genre so compelling.

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$285

5 sessions

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Tools & Techniques of Contemporary Figure Painting

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

This course will progress from the observation and analysis of painting the live model, to the integration of imagination and personal expression into your work. We will analyze and discuss the reappropriation of classical techniques by contemporary masters, and explore the introduction of new techniques to the genre of oil painting. Experimentation in method is married with a focus on developing a solid framework of research, planning, and execution....

(75) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$380

11 sessions

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Figure and Portrait Painting

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

This class will introduce historically based skills and concepts for figure drawing and oil painting. Each lesson will discuss principles such as proportion or gesture and clearly define and demonstrate a path to improvement. The instructor will start by showing how to simplify the subject into accurate shapes and values which are essential for achieving a likeness of the subject. Later, discussion surrounding light, anatomy, and color will help...

(75) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$350

8 sessions

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Contemporary Figure Painting

New York School of the Arts @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

Learn to create unique and personal paintings while working from a live model. This class engages students in a studio practice that explores the technical and theoretical creation of works of art. There will be a mixed focus on portraiture and nude figure painting throughout the semester. Students will be encouraged to utilize composition, color, representational space, historical reference, and context to develop their own visual language in their...

(75) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$380

8 sessions

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Classical Drawing Workshop

ArtClassBklyn.com @ 98 Sterling St, Brooklyn, NY

Unlock the secrets of classical drawing techniques in a relaxed and supportive environment. This workshop will guide you through the fundamentals of contour and gesture drawing, helping you create lifelike renditions of the human figure. Join us at ArtClassBklyn.com for an immersive and enjoyable artistic experience.

(13) All levels 18 and older
$199

4 sessions

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Reviews for Figure Painting Classes in NYC

Figure Painting Classes in NYC are rated 4.6 stars based on 1,929 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Classical Drawing Workshop

    Reviewed by Claudia B. on 4/28/2022
    The class was very fun and relaxing. Was able to brush up on some old skills, created a painting I ended up really liking and have started painting again. Dan and wife and extremely friendly and very welcoming.
  • Paint and (Fruit) Punch: I HeART Mommy!

    Reviewed by Sandra C. on 5/15/2017
    Great class! It was my parents and I and we all enjoyed and had a great time. Mr. V. Was very nice as well.

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