Jacob Dhein - Portrait & Figure Painting
Dates: 24-28 June, 2019 (5 days tuition, 6 hours per day) Location: Piazza Santo Spirito (Florence)I Level: Beginner to Advanced Medium: Oil on canvas or panel
Class size: 8 to 16 students Language: English
Price: €970 (includes 22% VAT, 30 hours tuition, life models, welcome aperitivo)
This five day workshop will concentrate on the salient topics relating to painting the portrait and figure. Each day will start with Jacob doing a lecture and/or demonstration pertaining to relevant topics and skills in the various stages of a portrait or figure painting.
During the workshop participants will paint one portrait painting and one figure painting from observation giving them an opportunity to work through the principles covered in the workshop to give a greater understanding.
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The main topics which will be covered during the workshop are: composition, warm vs cool source light, accurate drawing (proportions), value control (benefits of the 5 value system), edge control, the importance of proper temperature shifts, the use of value and colour to show depth, colour theory, simplifying shadow shapes, the use of various tools and techniques to achieve expressive effects, deconstruction/disrupted realism and wet into wet painting vs. wet on dry painting.
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The Studio
This workshop will take place in a large light-filled studio space in the center of Florence. The studio is located in our favorite Florentine Piazza; Santo Spirito, one of the city's loveliest and most lively neighborhoods. Santo Spirito is the artisan center of Florence, located south of the river Arno in the Oltrarno district, it is full of bars, restaurants and boutique shops. Just a 5 minute walk from the Ponte Vecchio, all of Florence's main attractions are easily accessible.
See photos of the studio here
Jacob Dhein
Jacob graduated with a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in Painting and Sculpture in 2006. He worked for several years after graduation, although still continued with his artwork, mainly doing portrait commissions. He later decided to get his Masters of Fine Arts at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco, which he completed in 2013. In 2014, Jacob started teaching drawing and painting at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco.
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You can see more of Jacob's work here:
Website: www.jacobdhein.com
Instagram: @jacobdhein
WELCOME
On Sunday 23rd June we invite you to join us and Jacob for a welcome aperitivo near the studio, giving you the chance to familiarise yourself with the location and get to know each other. Classes will start on Monday 24th June and continue until Friday 28th June. Each painting day will last for roughly 6 hours. After class on the last day of the workshop we invite you to enjoy leaving drinks with us in the studio.
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MATERIALS LIST
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Suggested oil paints: Yellow Ochre, Permanent Red Medium (Rembrandt) or Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Transparent Oxide Red (Rembrandt or M Graham) or Burnt Sienna, Viridian, Ultramarine Blue & Titanium White. Other optional colors: Raw Seinna, Cadmium Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Orange & Turquoise Blue.
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Suggested Brushes: Wash brushes - Princeton 1.5 inch wash brush series 4050 or Hwahong series 156 #2, and #1. Bristle brushes - Flats in Sizes 2, 4, 8 & 12. Natural hair Mongoose flat or filbert Brushes or equivalent (Rosemary Brushes series 278, or 279 sizes 2, 3, and 5).
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Palette Knife (one with a bevel)
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Brayer (printmaking roller) 1 to 2 inch for small paintings or 3 to 4 inch for larger paintings.
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Squeegee (Catalyst w-1)
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Panels/Canvas (a total of 3 primed panels or canvas will be needed). Size dependent on your preference. Primed wood panels are preferred for mark making with the squeegee and brayer. Suggested sizes in inches: 11x14, 12x12, 12x16, 14x14, 16x16, 18x1, 14x18, 18x18, 16x20, 20x20.
Note: for fast painters (bring extra primed panels or canvas).
We will provide easels, odorless mineral spirits, linseed or walnut oil & brush cleaners.
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Dates: 24-28 June, 2019
Price: €970 (includes 22% VAT, 5 days tuition, models, easels, solvents & brush cleaner, welcome aperitivo & leaving drinks.)
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Location:
Eurocentres Firenze
Piazza Santo Spirito, 9
50125, Firenze, Tuscany
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Medium: Oil on canvas or panel
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Class size: 8-16
Contact us:
IT: +39 347 333 9931
Summary
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
Five days of tuition (roughly 6 hours per day), models, easels, solvents & brush cleaner, welcome aperitivo, leaving drinks in the studio & 22% VAT.
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WHERE TO STAY
Florence is full of lovely hotels and apartments, there is an excellent hotel situated right above our studio. Email us at info@artescapeitaly.com for our list of recommended accommodation near Piazza Santo Spirito.
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THINGS TO DO IN FLORENCE
Email us and we'll let you know our top picks of tourist attractions, wine bars, restaurants, music bars and the best places to watch the sunset!
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Questions? See our FAQ's page here
Pricing & Registration
To book a place on this workshop click 'Book Now' below. To confirm your place you will need to pay a €500 non-refundable deposit or the full amount upon booking. Please note that the full balance must be paid at least 3 months before the start of the workshop. You can choose to pay via credit card or bank transfer. Once you have paid we will send you a confirmation email, a receipt of payment and a workshop information pack which will contain all of the information you need to know for your travels (please allow 5 days for the receipt of payment to arrive in your inbox).
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Review our terms and conditions of booking here.
Price
€970 - Workshop only (accommodation not included)
(includes: 5 days tuition, models, easels, solvents & brush cleaner, welcome aperitivo, leaving drinks & 22% VAT)
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Please note
Prices include 22% VAT.
Credit card or bank transfer fees are not included.
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If you have any questions about the workshop, or about the registration and payment process, please email us at
