Portraiture Workshop

About this event

Through a whole series of drawing exercises, explore a wide Variety of methods of seeing and therefore drawing the portrait from a live Model. ‘Drawing Is looking’, so in this one-day workshop you will explore a variety of ways of Looking, covering structure, anatomy, light and shadow, the gestalt and much More, and utilise a variety of media and drawing methods to respond to short And long poses. The Tutor will demonstrate a range of drawing techniques and approaches and a Step-by-step method of drawing the portrait from the live model, looking at Both traditional and contemporary approaches. After A short lunch, you'll move on to colour and eventually paint if you feel ready To, where you can work towards a more ‘finished’ final painting or continue to Produce a series of quicker observations. About the tutor: Tutor Scott Bridgwood is a working artist with over 30 years’ experience after graduating from Chelsea School of Art in 1992. He worked and taught art in Rome, Italy for 10 years before moving to Leicester. It was during his time in Rome that he Developed his passion for drawing/painting the human form, which continues to the present day. Scott has taught at Attenborough Ar

Event details

Date

Saturday, 30 January 2027

Start time

10:30

Venue

Attenborough Arts Centre

University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, Leicester, LE1 7HA

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