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Figure Painting

New York School of the Arts See all classes by this school @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Explore the craft of figure painting in various styles. Join instructors as they guide you through traditional and contemporary approaches, teaching you color mixing, brushstrokes, and value. With personalized instruction, the course is ideal for aspiring figure painters of all levels.

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Contemporary Figure Painting

New York School of the Arts See all classes by this school @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Build your artistic voice by painting from a live model in this engaging studio-based course. Explore techniques in portraiture and figure painting while building composition, color, and proportion. Through lectures, demonstrations, and individual guidance, you'll connect historical influences with contemporary practices to create expressive, personalized works of art.

(92) All levels 18 and older
$450

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The Figure in Space

New York School of the Arts See all classes by this school @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Tap into your creativity and build the craft of expressing the human form in a three-dimensional space. Explore your artistic voice and grow your skills in this immersive course. Join us today and take the chance to work with live models and receive personalized critiques.

(92) All levels 18 and older
$450

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Portrait and Figure Drawing from Life

New York School of the Arts See all classes by this school @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Develop a strong foundation in figure drawing by studying the human form from a live model. Learn to observe and translate proportion, gesture and movement with accuracy and confidence. Build techniques that add depth, structure and expressive quality to your work. Strengthen your ability to bring drawings to life through thoughtful rendering.

(92) Beginner 18 and older
$450

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  • 111 Franklin St, New York, NY
  • 36 hours over 12 sessions

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  • Half day class

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Class Description

Description

This class focuses on practical and historical figure-drawing and painting methods. A clear process for ascertaining proper proportions, establishing anatomical accuracy, and modeling form in light and shadow will be thoroughly discussed.

The class is designed to eliminate guesswork and trial-and-error in painting and drawing, and is suited to beginning, intermediate, and advanced students.

The model will take a sustained pose, allowing students to create a more finished work. Students are welcome to either draw or paint in the class.  

Drawing Materials:

  • Graphite pencils - 2h, Hb,2b,3b,4b and/or Vine Charcoal, Soft 
  • General's Charcoal Pencils- Hard, Soft and Extra Soft 
  • Kneaded Eraser
  • Chamois - if working w/charcoal
  • Sanding block
  • Pencil sharpener and retractable blade
  • Long skewer or knitting needle or similar object for measuring 
  • Strathmore 400 series Drawing paper pad 18x24 (or a good paper that you like) and/or 
  • Strathmore 500 Series Charcoal paper pad 18x24 

Painting Materials:

  • Oil Paints:
    • Tit. White
    • Ivory Black
    • Cerulean Blue
    • Viridian Green
    • Cad Green or any prismatic green
    • Raw Sienna
    • Yellow Ochre
    • Cad Yellow Lite
    • Cad Orange
    • Cad Red Lite
    • Alizarin Permanent
    • Burnt Sienna
    • Burnt Umber
    • Raw Umber
  • Gamsol brand mineral spirits - no turp!
  • Stand Oil
  • Small leak proof jars - (2)
  • Assortment of Long Handled Brushes:
    • Synthetic mostly: some Bristles and if you can afford it, some Sables mostly Filbert and Flats, some rounds - no Brights.
    • Avoid extra large and unusual shapes
  • Wooden Palette - smooth surface- light weight around 12"x16"
  • VIVA brand paper towels

Refund Policy

100% refund will be issued up to seven days after the first class. After this, no refund will be issued.

MAKE-UP POLICY
Unfortunately, we do not offer makeup classes. The instructor can tell them what they missed. Most of our classes are taught atelier style. If there is a demonstration during the particular session, after the demonstration the instructor goes to each student to work with them on a one-to-one basis. During this time the instructor can work with the student who missed the previous week, talk with them and explain what to do.

Reviews of Classes at New York Academy of Art (127)

(4.6-star rating across 127 reviews)

This class: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews

  • Figure Atelier

    Due to a technical glitch, too many turned up for the first day and, even after, it is a busy class but the teaching is brilliant. Aimed exactly at each individual's requirements. Choose this class if you have some knowledge, this isn't for absolute beginners but I felt it really advanced my technique and knowledge.
  • Figure Atelier

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