Fundamentals of Painting - One Day Workshops

Fundamentals of Painting - based around the portrait.

This is an inspiring and productive One Day workshop for all levels of experience. Beginners are welcome. A fun time set in a chilled out relaxed and creative environment. Learn something new and then build on it. This course will be based on traditional painting techniques with some contemporary approaches applied to the genre. As well as covering a lot of ground, equally the focus will be on developing a solid understanding of colour theory, tonal relationships, proportion, and composition. Progressing to use these ideas to develop believable 3d forms on a 2d surface.

Damien has a Master of Fine Arts, Elam School of Fine Arts, University of Auckland, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Otago Polytechnic. He is passionate about art in general, with his focus being Painting and Drawing. He has designed these courses to demystify the process behind painting and to show individuals an approach to quickly start to enjoy this wonderful painting medium, oil or acrylic. https://www.sanderson.co.nz/Artist/173/Damien-Kurth.aspx

Tutor: Damien Kurth

For bookings or any questions please contact Damien directly: bopatelierpainting@gmail.com
Bring Paper towels or cotton rags with you. Basic starting materials are supplied, guidance on any other purchases will be given via email. You are more than welcome to bring your own paints and brushes. Tea and coffee are supplied, a café is a few doors down the road.