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Course Archive
September 28 – October 30, 2020
There are two sessions a week, one in the evening (the Blue Group) and one in the morning (the Orange Group). Both groups will have access to the recorded session of the other, meaning each week you will have one live session via Zoom and one recorded lesson.
For example, if you elect to join the Blue Group, you will participate in a live Zoom session on Monday evening and then have access to a recording of the Orange Group session that will take place on Thursday. If you join the Orange Group, you will have access first to the recorded session with the Blue Group and then you will participate in a live Zoom session on Thursday morning.
During the live sessions, I work from a live model, and will continue the process in chronology from one session to the next.
During the course there will be three live critiques, one at the end of the second week, the fourth week and the fifth week.
Your options during the course are:
If you have any questions, please use the form below to contact me.
Schedule
The first session for the evening schedule will start September 28th; the first session for the morning schedule will start October 1st.
The Final Critique for both schedules will be on October 30th.
Depending upon which schedule you choose (morning or evening), the full schedule is presented on the right (or below, if you are on your smart phone or tablet).
Please review the dates and times carefully.
Please note: The times listed are the local Rome times, GMT+1
Cost
Evening Schedule / Blue Group
€160 + IVA (€195.20)
Level: All levels (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced)
Maximum 10 participants
Morning Schedule / Orange Group
€160 + IVA (€195.20)
Level: All levels (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced)
Maximum 10 participants
Teaching painting online has been a necessity and a revelation. How fortunate we are to live in an age where the technology is advanced enough to enable dynamic interaction. More importantly, how pleased I have been to discover that this format—with live discussions, recorded demos and photos of student progress—facilitates a thorough and effective learning environment.
Wherever you are in the world, I hope you will consider joining me.
Timothy J. Allen
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Please note: The times listed are the local Rome times, GMT+1
Live Zoom Session with the Model
18:15 – 19:45
Live Zoom Session with the Model
18:15 – 19:45
Live Zoom Critique
18:15 – 19:45
Live Zoom Session with the Model
18:15 – 19:45
Live Zoom Session with the Model
18:15 – 19:45
Live Zoom Critique
18:15 – 19:45
Live Zoom Session with the Model
18:15 – 19:45
Live Zoom Final Critique
18:15 – 19:45
Please note: The times listed are the local Rome times, GMT+1
Live Zoom Session with the Model
11:15 – 12:45
Live Zoom Session with the Model
11:15 – 12:45
Live Zoom Critique
11:15 – 12:45
Live Zoom Session with the Model
11:15 – 12:45
Live Zoom Session with the Model
11:15 – 12:45
Live Zoom Critique
11:15 – 12:45
Live Zoom Session with the Model
11:15 – 12:45
Live Zoom Final Critique
11:15 – 12:45
Oil Paints
I use only Michael Harding paints. If you don’t have them and/or can’t get them, use what you can get.
Note: this is not acrylic painting, so acrylic paints are not an acceptable substitute.
Brushes
Try and have an assortment of hog bristle, synthetics and sables of various shapes—flats, filberts and rounds—and various sizes. Small sables are good to have when it is time for precise drawing and details.
If you can, get a brush set. For example, on Jackson’s Art website they have a set of Black Hog bristle brushes and Pro Arte synthetics.
Medium
First you need the oil and the solvent.
For oil, you can use regular linseed oil or walnut oil.
For solvent, I recommend the odorless, non-toxic kind. I use either ‘Tintorsetto’ (which I get at the Rome art shop) or ‘Shelsol-T’ (which I order from Kremer).
Get three ‘jam jars’ and mix the following mediums:
When I do this, I use a double-boiler to heat the medium for about 15 minutes. If you don’t have that, don’t worry. Mix the property quantities, then shake thoroughly.
Other Materials: Canvas, Easel, etc.
As we’ll work 1:1 (meaning the scale of the work is the actual size of the head), use a canvas that is 35 x 45 cm. A life- size head (or an A4 print of the head) will comfortably fit within that frame. Make sure it is linen, prepared with a white ground, either universal or oil.
Ideally you’ll have some kind of easel that you can use to place your canvas next to your model (or the print next to the canvas). If not, do what you can.
If you are doing a self-portrait, make sure you can easily turn your head and look in a mirror.
You’ll also need: