We invite First Nations artists aged 16-25 to apply for 2 exclusive places in a fine art portraiture workshop led by master artist Jennifer Fyfe.
This unique opportunity offers emerging artists with some experience in oil painting or portraiture the chance to refine their skills under Jennifer’s expert guidance.
Applications close 14 January, with outcomes announced by 17 January.
Apply online here.
Thursday 23 January 10:30am-3:30pm
In the studio environment, artists will be challenged to master distractions, such as movement, time-constraints, lighting, unfamiliar equipment etc. They will learn oil painting basics and practice traditional visual techniques to hone their accuracy. Working with a model, artists will create a painted resemblance which can then be used as a springboard to explore contemporary imagery or further traditional portraiture.
In this workshop you will:
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Draw loose line-work on paper
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Explore the human figure
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Observe the skeleton and musculature as seen from a live model
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Detect the shapes made by space around the figure
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Learn to set out paint on a palette in the traditional manner
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Paint in oil paints on canvas.
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Refine observational skills
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Learn some ‘tricks’ to getting a more accurate image
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Work on a two-tone portrait for further development if desired
This session includes a catered lunch and all materials.
