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Date: August 8 & 9
Times: 12 noon - 3pm w/ 30 min break
Level: All
Membership Price: $90 (Members use discount code MEMBERS10 at checkout to receive 10% off)
Please see the Required Materials list!
Workshop Description:
How do you capture the essence of a person on paper or canvas? How can an understanding of light, shadow and form bring a portrait to life and dimension? How do you move beyond technique to create a portrait or figure that reflects, both your subject and your personal artistic voice?
During this workshop of portrait and figure drawing and painting with Leo Neufeld, students will explore and refine essential skills for drawing and painting the human face and body. Through guided practice and individual instruction, participants will learn techniques to observe and interpret facial proportions, anatomy, and expression. This workshop is perfect for experienced artists seeking to deepen their portrait and figure drawing and painting practice and for new artists eager to learn the foundations principles of capturing likeness and personality in their work.
About the Instructor:
Leo Neufeld is a distinguished artist and educator with over 40 years of teaching experience. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor’s degree in Art, Leo further honed his skills in New York City, studying at the prestigious Art Students League and the National Academy of Design. His talent and dedication to the arts led him to become an instructor at the New York Academy of Art and the National Academy of Design, where he inspired countless students.
As a copyist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., Leo immersed himself in the masterpieces of the past, deepening his understanding of technique and form. His own artwork has been exhibited in notable galleries across the United States, including the Grand Central Gallery in New York City, the David Barnett Gallery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the Mary Ran Gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Throughout his career, Leo Neufeld has remained dedicated to both creating and sharing art, inspiring students and art enthusiasts alike with his expertise and passion for the visual arts.
Required Materials:
Supplies for a Portrait Painting Class
1. Canvas or Canvas Panels
8x10, 11x14, or preferred size
2. Oil Paints
Titanium White
Naples Yellow
Cadmium Orange
Terrarosa
Cobalt Blue
Ivory Black
Yellow Ochre
Cadmium Red (Light)
Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Blue
3. Paintbrushes
Variety of sizes in bristle (small, medium, and large)
Filbert shapes
Several Sable Round
4. Palette for Mixing Colors
5. Painting Medium
Liquin
6. Gamsol Mineral Spirits for brush cleaning
7. Paper Towels or Rags