Fundamentals in Portraiture C. Wylie

This class runs on Wednesday mornings from 10:00am – 12:00pm from January 15th to March 19th (10 classes) If this class is full, you may phone us at 306 653 1900 to add your name to a wait list.

Creating a portrait that captures the essence of a person requires a specific set of skills that include keen observation, understanding of facial anatomy and openness to life energy. These skills can be learned and practiced, improving drawn and painted portraits, while preserving personal style. Work in your choice of medium from photos and live models.

Please take note:
Hues Art Supply reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrolment. A full refund will be returned to you in that case.
As per Hues Art Supply cancellation guidelines- if you cancel your registration up to 30 days prior to the beginning of the class, a full refund will be issued to you. 14 days prior to the beginning of the class, should you wish to cancel your registration – we will issue a full in-store credit that you may use for future classes or art materials. 5 days prior to the class, should you decide to cancel, we will issue an in-store credit for 50% of the cost of the class. After the five day deadline, no further refunds will be issued unless the class has been canceled by Hues Art Supply.

Carol Wylie is a figurative and portrait painter whose studio practice includes drawing and painting. She holds a BFA from the University of Saskatchewan and an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts.

She works in Learning and Engagement for Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan and teaches drawing and painting classes for the University of Saskatchewan Certificate of Art and Design program. Carol was artist in residence at the Canadian Light Source synchrotron in 2007, where she created the triptych“First Light”, which was installed overlooking the synchrotron. Carol was also a finalist in the 2015 Kingston Portrait Prize.

Supplies:

For materials, I would request that everyone have at newsprint (at least 24 x 30ish), graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 6B), willow/vine charcoal, kneaded eraser and clips or masking tape for holding the paper on the board. And then a few sheets of better drawing paper.

I would encourage people to bring whatever other materials they want to use (pastels, paint), depending on their level of experience and comfort.