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Cordell Garfield’s one-day workshop is an ideal introduction to portrait painting in oils, based on a step by step process to create a realistic portrait from a photographic reference.
The workshop is designed to help both beginners and more experienced artists.
The process will cover:
Using oil paints
The typical proportions of the face
Measuring and mapping out key features from the photograph
The use of line, tone, and value to create the portrait
Cordell will provide painting demonstrations throughout the day, and supporting handouts as part of the workshop, to explain the techniques and approach involved. You will create a portrait painting that you will be able to take away with you at the end of the workshop.
“Cordell’s workshop was enjoyable with a methodical explanation of the painting process and with clear steps involved”
what to brinG
An apron, or wear old clothes
Reference photograph minimum size 10 x 8 inches/A4*
Oil paints and brushes*
Pre-coloured paper/board/canvas (size from 16 x 12 inches to 16 x 20 inches)*
Palettes for mixing paint*
Low odour solvent*
Cloth/kitchen roll to clean brushes
Packed lunch (optional)
* Items included if the inclusive price is paid when booking
Cordell can provide further advice on materials and photographic reference.
What is included
Tea / coffee
Items asterisked in the above list if the inclusive price is paid when booking
Cost
£65 per person if bringing own materials
£75 per person with materials supplied
Suitable for adults (16+), beginners and improvers, limited to 10 places
How to book
Booking is through the tutor. You can contact Cordell directly on his mobile: 07944 395792 or email cordellgarfield10@gmail.com.
“I particularly enjoyed Cordell’s tuition and one-to-one help. Great!”
About the tutor
Cordell is primarily an oil painter who uses traditional classical atelier techniques. Portraits and figurative work feature strongly in his art. As a contemporary painter, he uses both the traditional or modern whether it’s technique, subject or even an approach.
Currently, the President of the Northampton Town and County Art Society, Cordell has exhibited extensively within the county and beyond notably at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists. Cordell’s work is held in collections outside the UK and he was awarded the Peoples’ Choice Prize at the Alfred East Gallery as part of their Open 13 exhibition in 2013. For more information on Cordell and his art practice, view his website: http://cordellgarfield.com/
Facebook: Cordell Garfield Contemporary Fine Art
Instagram: @cordellgarfieldartist
“Such an enjoyable way to spend a day. I’m never happy with any of the work I produce, but I can genuinely say I’m pleased with how this turned out”