Deirdre Shibano
Six Saturdays: January 20, 27 & February 3, 10, 17, 24 2024
10:00 am – 2:00 pm each day (30-minute lunch break, please bring a bag lunch)
$380 Non-members | $365 Members
An additional $20 model fee
NEW Location: Deirdre Shibano’s Studio, 991 Tyler St., #206, Benicia Arsenal District, Benicia
Levels: All levels
Age minimum: 18
Minimum 5 | Maximum 10
Class Description: During this 6-week Portrait Painting course, you will learn how to analyze the structure of the head, techniques to locate the features and how to see value. Value is the noting of light and shadow, which is necessary to create 3-dimensional form in a realistic way for any subject matter. You will create an underpainting by simply using burnt umber, in order to block in the form and note the value. With this approach you can work out all of the general challenges such as proportion and gesture, while noting the position of the facial features. This will all be done before adding color. We will learn how to create the various flesh tones, as it relates to the value of the features and facial structure by using a limited palette.Note: Sessions will include a live model
Supply List: Art materials will need to be purchased prior to class.
SUPPLY LIST NEEDED TO BE PURCHASED FOR CLASS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Upon checkout select the appropriate Arts Benicia member or non-member rate.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Deirdre Shibano is an award-winning artist and was named “California Artist of the Year 2018” by Tosca Magazine. She was originally trained at the Art Students League in New York, and she continues to seek knowledge and techniques to improve her work and share with her students. Ms. Shibano has been teaching art for over 20 years in various venues including art centers, community colleges, private studios, and public schools.
Instructor website: www.deirdreshibano.com/workshops
Instructor email: deirdres665@gmail.com