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Edinburgh Atelier of Fine Art, UK | Alla Prima Portrait Sketch with a Limited Palette


  • Edinburgh Atelier of Fine Art 67 Commercial Street Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 6PJ United Kingdom (map)

Course Description

In this 5 day Alla Prima workshop we learn how to demystify portrait painting by breaking down the pose with a manageable and systematic 4 step process. We learn how to accurately mix any color by working with a limited palette of 7 colors. The primary palette will deepen our understanding of the relationship between hue value, chroma. and will learn how to mix flesh tones in 3 simple steps. We will paint 1 or 2 portraits per day and learn how to get a good likeness in a limited time frame

In this workshop you will learn how to…

  • Simplify and translate proportions from 3d- 2d

  • Average and mass values shapes

  • Create 4 types of contrast in your painting

  • Mix any color in just 3 steps

  • interpreting colors when they aren't obvious

  • How to troubleshoot when things go awry

THIS WORKSHOP INCLUDES DEMO’S AND CRITIQUES ON A DAILY BASIS.

Level: All

Tuition £600

See Limited Palette Materials List Here

Earlier Event: September 7
Online Weekly Class | Painting - Long Pose
Later Event: October 11
Online Weekly Class | Painting with a Limited Palette - Short Pose