Home›Art & Drawing›Painting Courses›Painting the Figure Courses Painting the Figure Courses BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Learn to paint the figure both nude and clothed in acrylics and water-based oil paint in our dedicated art studio in Central London, under the guidance of professional art practitioners. During our Painting the Figure courses you will learn to work with new materials, master paint handling, and 'alla prima' techniques, learn about tonal values, colour, and how to represent textures of skin and fabrics. There will also be discussion on relevant artists such as Freud, Degas, and Schiele. Having mastered a foundation of techniques, you will work on a longer pose over the last two sessions of the art lesson under the guidance of professional art tutors. You will be encouraged to find an emotive aspect to your work, and develop your own approach and response to painting the figure. City Academy's art studio has everything you need to get creative. All materials, including paper, brushes and other art supplies, will be provided. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE Discover the art of painting the human figure as you bring form, light and expression to life on canvas. Develop the skills to paint the human figure with greater confidence and accuracy. Strengthen your understanding of proportion, anatomy and observation through painting from a life model. Learn to capture light, tone and colour to create convincing, expressive figure paintings. Build confidence handling paint while exploring your own creative approach. Receive expert guidance and personalised feedback throughout practical studio sessions. Leave with a series of figure paintings and the skills to continue developing your practice. Painting from the Figure Work from a life model to develop observational skills and a deeper understanding of the human form. Colour and Skin Tones Learn how to mix naturalistic skin tones and use colour to describe form, light and atmosphere. Paint Handling Explore brushwork, paint application and alla prima techniques to create confident, expressive paintings. Light and Form Develop techniques for using tonal values, shadow and light to create depth, structure and volume in your work. Developing a Finished Painting Build towards a sustained figure painting by working from longer poses and refining your observational skills. Expert Guidance Benefit from demonstrations, practical tuition and personalised feedback from experienced practising artists. Want to learn more? Keep painting with one of the courses below. Build on everything you've explored so far, continue developing your painting techniques, observational skills and artistic style, and discover new subjects and approaches. Self-Portrait: Expressing Identity Landscape Painting How to Paint Classes – Improvers Course Enquiry Register Your Interest We’ll contact you when new class dates become available. First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Phone Number * Register Your Interest Payments options Cancellations Policy Our cancellation policy depends on the course you have booked. Weekly courses and one-day workshopsCancel at least 72 hours before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer to another available date. Cancellations made within 72 hours will receive course credit instead. Intensive courses of five consecutive days or moreCancel at least 7 days before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer. Cancellations made with less than 7 days’ notice will usually receive course credit instead. We are unable to offer refunds for missed classes or non-attendance. View terms and conditions Book 2 courses at the same time for 10% Off* Copy code to clipboard Book 3 or more courses for get 20% Off* Copy code to clipboard *Please note 2ORMORE & 3ORMORE - this offer cannot be redeemed against our One year, 3 Month Courses , Private tuition, Tasters, or Resident Companies i.e. Choirs, Musical Theatre or Dance companies. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Currently Unavailable Currently No Classes Scheduled We will be publishing new class dates soon. Click below to register your interest and we will be in touch with more information as soon as new classes become available. Register Your Interest Currently Unavailable Currently No Classes Scheduled We will be publishing new class dates soon. Click below to register your interest and we will be in touch with more information as soon as new classes become available. Register Your Interest
