Block-In Bootcamp: Seeing with the Eye, Seeing with the Mind
Tilmeld
In this five-day portrait drawing workshop
participants will strengthen foundational block-in skills while working from
the live model. If we consider that the “realism” of realistic oil painting is
found in the formal element of drawing (shapes and values), then the linear
block-in serves as the supportive armature for all that is built upon it, and
the need for powerful, confident block-in skills becomes paramount. Working
from life offers a unique challenge to the development of these powers of
interpretation— with a subject that is in constant motion, a set of optical and
conceptual tools is required to create a drawing that is at once specific,
sculptural, structural, and sensitive.
Focused on building fluency with core
concepts and strategies (such as picture plane
inclinations/measurements, abstract shapes, abbreviation, line quality, perspective
and anatomy), this workshop is intended for drawers and painters at all levels
of experience who are seeking to improve the likeness, specificity, speed, and
confidence of their portrait work.
Beginning to advanced artists are welcome; instruction will be customized to
all levels of experience.
Morning sessions begin with short group lectures to introduce key concepts as well
as a comprehensive, narrated demonstration by Patrick. Participating artists will
draw from the live model throughout the rest of the day, with Patrick offering detailed,
customized critiques; typically, each participant will receive 20-30 minutes of
personalized instructor feedback each day.
Materials to bring:
GRAPHITE
pencils in a range from 2H to 2B (I recommend Tombow and Staedtler brands)
DRAWING PAPER
8-12 sheets of smooth white or off-white drawing paper, roughly between A4-A2
size (I recommend Strathmore, Stonehenge, Arches, and Canson brands.)
ERASERS
1 kneaded eraser and 1 hard rubber eraser (I recommend the Tombow brand
“Mono Zero” eraser stick)
STUMP
A blending “stump” or “tortillon” tool
SHARPENER
sandpaper + utility knife
KNITTING NEEDLE
or a long-handled paintbrush for taking measurements
MIRROR
a small, handheld mirror
Please note that discount as student/unemployed/retired is available only for residnts of Copenhagen Municipality proper, and we are required to obtain documentation for your eligibility.
Undervisningssted
Praktisk information
- Hold nr:
- 22557
- Første møde:
- 6.07.26 kl. 09:00
- Sidste møde:
- 10.07.26 kl. 09:00
- Mødegange:
- 5
- Lektioner:
- 40
Pris
- Almen
- DKK 7200,00
- Dagpengemodtager
- DKK 6960,00
- Efterlønsmodtager
- DKK 6960,00
- Pensionist
- DKK 6960,00
- SU-modtager
- DKK 6960,00
Patrick Byrnes
Patrick was born in Busan, South Korea in 1984 and raised in La Grange, Illinois. He earned his undergraduate degree in Art History and English from the University of St Andrews in 2006. Patrick moved to New York in 2010 to train under Jacob Collins at Grand Central Atelier; upon completion of his studies, he worked as a principal instructor in the atelier’s full and part time programs. In 2017 Patrick
relocated
to Paris, France, where he now lives and works, while traveling regularly throughout
Europe and North America to offer short form workshops. His paintings and
drawings are exhibited at galleries in New York and Massachusetts.
www.patrickbyrnespaintings.com | www.instagram.com/armstid