Workshop Title: Portraits and Figures in Oils: Mastering Verismo Impressionism
Saturday, July 15
Instructor, Jerry Ross
Students will develop a strong foundation in the techniques and principles of portrait and figurative painting, as well as an understanding of the unique qualities of the American verismo style. More details to come.
Hours: instruction hours 10 am – 3 pm. Note: 3 pm – 5 pm supervised portrait painting
Required art supplies TBA (oil or acrylic paints and brushes)
Location: Brownsville Art Association (BAA) Main street, Brownsville, OR
Date: July 15, 2023
Register: send email to Jerry Ross (pittore44@yahoo.com) with your contact info
Cost: $30
Duration: 3 hours
Outline:
- Introduction (15 minutes) A. Welcome and brief overview of the workshop B. Introduction to Jerry Ross’ signature style of “verismo” or loose brush impressionism C. Explanation of the workshop’s goals and objectives
- Understanding the Basics (30 minutes) A. Materials and tools needed for oil painting B. Introduction to the concept of notan and its importance in simplifying form C. Demonstration and practice session on creating a notan value study D. Discussion on the importance of structure and composition in portraiture and figuration
III. Portraiture Techniques (60 minutes) A. Sketch mode of artistic production: Importance and benefits B. Step-by-step demonstration of portrait sketching, focusing on capturing likeness and expression C. Practical exercises for participants to practice sketching portraits D. Individual guidance and feedback from the instructor
- Break (15 minutes)
- Figuration in Interior Spaces (60 minutes) A. Introduction to incorporating figures into interior spaces B. Demonstration of techniques for creating depth, perspective, and atmosphere in interior settings C. Discussion on the use of calligraphic brushwork and gesture drawing to convey movement and energy D. Practical exercises for participants to create their own interior space with figures
- Applying Verismo Impressionism (30 minutes) A. Exploring loose brushwork techniques and creating a sense of spontaneity B. Demonstration of verismo impressionism in rendering portraits and figures C. Tips and tricks for achieving a lively and expressive painting style D. Participants practice incorporating verismo impressionism into their own artwork
VII. Wrap-up and Conclusion (15 minutes) A. Review of key concepts and techniques covered in the workshop B. Final Q&A session to address any remaining questions or concerns C. Sharing and discussion of participants’ artworks D. Closing remarks and encouragement for continued artistic exploration
Note: The timing for each section can be adjusted based on the specific needs and pace of the workshop. The outline provides a general structure and progression of topics to cover within the 3-hour timeframe.
