Portrait Painting – The Turbid Medium Effect

Level: Beginner, Intermediate

• February 7th to May 30th, 2015
• Time: Saturdays from 11:00 – 14:00
• 15 lessons total: we will skip March 21st and April 4th (Easter weekend)
• Cost: €35 per lesson and one-time registration fee of €30 OR €40 per lesson and no registration fee.
  Model fee included / Materials not included

  Please note: the registration fee guarantees your place at an easel for the duration of the course… with the understanding that you will be attending most if not all of the lessons.  The registration fee is non-refundable.

What is the Turbid Medium Effect? Essentially, it follows the principle that a warm, light-colored scumble over a dark ground will appear cool.  We will explore this phenomena in the context of a portrait.  We will also work to on developing an accurate, structured drawing prior to starting the portrait.

At present, the plan is to do one portrait that spans the entire Spring session, though this is subject to change.

Required Materials

• Derwent Water-soluble graphite (2B, 6B)
• 1 Sheet of Rives BFK
• 1 Sheet of Tracing Paper
• 1 Sheet of Carbon Paper
• Kneaded Eraser
• Masking Tape
• Wood Palette
• 1 Palette Knife
• Linseed oil
• Medium Cup or Jar
• Brushes:
  • 3-4 Bull Hair (Sizes 6 to 10, Filbert)
  • 3-4 Wide Short-Handle Hog Bristle (Sizes 0 to 3)
  • 3-4 Synthetic Hair (Sizes 6 to 10, Various)
• Oil Paint:
  • Titanium White
  • Ivory Black
  • Raw Umber
  • Raw Sienna
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Cadmium Red Light or Vermilion
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Yellow Ochre
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Sap Green
• Paper Towels
• Wet Wipes
• Paint Rag (an old T-shirt or pair of socks works great)
• Linen Canvas: 30 x 40 cm or 40 x 50 cm

If you need assistance in purchasing your materials, please speak with Paola, Francesca, Raul or Matteo at La Bottega dell’Artista.