Developing Narrative with the Figure in Landscape
A five-day workshop with Perceptual Painters David Campbell and Brian Rego
***** COURSE IS CLOSED *****
Registration Deadline: May 17th
Schedule
June 3-7: 9am-5pm*
*Friday, June 5: 9am-4pm
Public Demonstration: Friday, June 5, 5:30pm-9pm
(Come at anytime. RSVP here.)
Description
One of the most difficult tasks a painter is confronted with is using the figure to paint narratively. In this class we will explore the topic of constructing narrative with the figure in the landscape.
We will cover:
-The different roles that the landscape can play in relation to the figure
-The impact the figure has on multiple environments
-The integration of the figure in creating imagery
-The relationship of formal narrative with conceptual narrative
-How to implement both in the painting with visual harmony
The first three days will be spent painting from the figure and the landscape separately, while the last two days will be spent incorporating the figure with the landscape both from memory and from painted studies. Emphasis will be placed on invention and the evolution of pictorial narrative within the image.
Daily Schedule
This schedule has been created to maximize instruction and studio development.
Days 1 through 5 (6/3 – 6/7):
Morning Session:
9am – 9:25am, Lecture
9:30am – 12pm, Figure painting (we will work from a model)
Lunch Break:
12:15pm – 1:15pm
Afternoon Session:
1:30pm – 4pm, Landscape painting (locations to be announced)
4:30pm – 5pm, Critique
Modifications to the schedule:
Day 3 (6/5):
Lunch Break:
12:15pm – 1pm
Afternoon Session:
1:15pm – 3pm, Landscape painting (locations to be announced)
3:30pm – 4pm, Critique
Public Demo:
5pm – 9pm
Cost
$420
Special student rate for this course: $350*
* requires valid current student i.d. and teacher's reference
Level of Study
Suitable for those with some painting experience.
Enrollment
Minimium: 8
Limit: 14
Materials
A detailed list of standard painting surfaces and required and recommended supplies will be emailed to participants when course registration period ends.
Location
Hosted
at Manifest's Drawing Center Studios in Madisonville at 4905 Whetsel Avenue (second floor) (see map and directions below). Manifest's studio facility provides two classrooms totalling over 3000 square-feet. The
studios are outfitted with professional equipment, furniture, and study aids.
