| Description: | The course is structured for students who have already attended the foundation level course or have a similar background in painting. It takes students into further studies in oil and will introduce the technique and methods of acrylic painting. Focus is on the nude as well as object painting using a number of different approaches to life painting. Some of the most essential techniques of oil and acrylic painting are covered to provide students with a sound foundation preparing them for more ambitious work. Emphasis is on color mixing, handling of brush strokes, glazing and scumbling, as well as traditional canvas preparation. Reference to the exceptional works of art in the city of Florence will be investigated and analyzed as an integral part of the course. The goal is to provide students with an understanding of the most essential elements in life painting. |