174: Oil and Acrylics: Intermediate

Prerequisite: Beginner course. Step by-step demonstrations that trace the painting process from sketch, to under painting in washes, through building up layers of impasto. Using live models and other references. (material costs: extra) Prerequisite: Beginner course.

Fee: $174; Senior, $87

Hours: 27

Location: Northern Secondary School

For more information or to register online for this course, please "click" here. 

Stefan Galvanek Fine Art School and Studio

Figure Painting and Portraiture in Oil and Acrylics

• Figure Painting classes are designed to offer learning experience in painting the human body and portraiture. We will work from male and female models. The model will maintain the same pose for each of the two sessions during which proportions, concept of forms and anatomical facts will be emphasized.  Demonstrations on how to plan a painting, block in the composition, observe light, atmosphere, the colour of objects and colour of shadows. By  mastering the technical aspects of the medium you will gain confidence and skill in allowing the figure to emerge with immediacy.

• Portraiture  is designed to improve the student’s ability to capture the model’s likeness and character. A variety of painting techniques will be employed.  Critical advice will be given on a one-to-one basis as the work progresses.

Learning outcomes:

• Improvement in mastering the painting technique
• Will gain ability to capture the model’s likeness and character
• Paint human figure from start to finish

  For times and locations, please call 416.485.0342.

Fee:  $250.00 due with registration (model fees are included)

Payment is refundable up to one week prior to commencement of classes.

Required Materials:

• Palette

• Clip-on metal cups to hold the medium
• Palette knife 
• Brushes (one of each):
  • Nos. 4 and 5 Flat Bristle (two of each)
  • Nos. 2, 6, 8, and 10 Filberts Bristle
  • No. 4 Round Nylon Brush
  • 2" Flat Bristle House Brush (dollar store quality)
• Oil Colours:
  • Titanium White, large tube, 200 ml.
  • Cadmium Yellow, 20 ml.
  • Cadmium Red, 20 ml.
  • Yellow Ochre, 37 ml.
  • Alizarin Crimson, 37 ml.
  • Ultramarine Blue, 37 ml.
  • Cerulean Blue, 37 ml.
  • Viridian, 37 ml.
  • Burnt Sienna, 37 ml.
  • Burnt Umber, 37 ml.
  • Ivory Black, 37 ml.
• Acrylic Colours:
  • Same colours as listed above
  • Retarder to slow drying of the paints
  • Plastic pallet and brushes same as for oil
• Linseed Oil, Taltine Odorless Solvent and Paper Towels
• One bar of soap
• Support"
  • Canvas Board or Stretched Canvas: 30" x 24"

ART 1008: Foundation Drawing I

An introduction to the use of structure, form and tonality using the figure, both in realistic and interpretive modes. Through a series of exercises, learn classical drawing principles, basic structure and anatomy, line, illustrative and commercial rendering, perspective, shading and contour. Explore different and traditional media, drawing styles, techniques and material.

Hours: 42

Location: George Brown College, Campus: St. James

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ART 1011: Foundation Drawing II

Further your understanding of the use of structure, form and tonality using the figure, both in realistic and interpretive modes. Through a series of exercises, explore different and traditional media techniques (watercolour, pencil crayons). Prerequisite: ART 1008: Foundation Drawing I.

Hours: 42

Location: George Brown College, St. James Campus

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ART 9027: Figure Painting and Portraiture in Acrylics

Demonstrations on how to plan a painting, block in the composition, observe light, atmosphere, the colour of objects and colour of shadows. Gain practical understanding of step-by-step procedure in picture building. By mastering the technical aspects of the medium you will gain confidence and skill in allowing the figure to emerge with immediacy. Prerequisite: ART 1011: Foundation Drawing II

Hours: 42

Location: George Brown College, St. James Campus

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ART 9031: Abstract Painting

Begin with semi-abstract compositions, and explore how to break down objects into basic forms to create pure abstraction. Learn how to use formal patterns, shape structures, lines and colours. Become comfortable with handling paint, mixing colours and composing images.

Hours: 42

Location: George Brown College, St. James Campus

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ART 9032: Anatomy for Artists

Gain a basic understanding of the human body for use in art. Use models to examine the anatomical structure of the human body and increase artistic skill.

Hours: 27

Location: George Brown College, St. James Campus

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ART 9033: Life Painting in Oils

Explore the fundamental concepts and principles of figure painting and portraiture. Learn to capture the expression and likeness of models. Become comfortable handling paint, mixing colours and composing images.

Note: Nude and costume models will be used.

Hours: 42

Location: George Brown College, St. James Campus

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Stefan Galvanek Fine Art School and Studio

Parry Sound Landscape Classes

Learn landscape techniques in oil, watercolors and acrylic ( colour mixing and perspective ) on 350 acres of picturesque landscape on lakes.   

Classes will begin in August 2006.

Cost is $180.00 for four sessions; $100 for two sessions; and $50 for one session.  

If you prefer, you may register over the 'phone and bring the fees at the beginning of the class.

Classes will be held at 185 Loch Erne Road.  Directions follow and a sign will be posted in driveway.

Things to bring:

• Palette  

• Plastic palette

• Clip-on metal cups to hold the medium
• Container to hold water
• Lightweight easel
• Folding lawn chair 
• Oil and Acrylic Paints:

  • Titanium White

  • Cadmium Yellow Light

  • Yellow Ochre

  • Burnt Sienna

  • Burnt Umber

  • Cadmium Red

  • Ultramarine Blue

  • Chromium Oxide

  • Alizarin Crimson

  • Viridian Green

  • Black

• Brushes: 

  • No. 2 Flat Bristle (one)
  • Nos. 4, 6, 8, and 10 Flat Bristle (two of each)
  • No. 4 Round Nylon Brush
  • 1" Bristle Brush 
• Watercolour Brushes:
  • # 10 round brush, short handle
  • 1” flat gold sable  
• Watercolor block 100% rag, 140 lb., cold pressed size 14” x 20”  
• Linseed Oil, Taltine Odorless Solvent and Paper Towels
• Slow-dry fluid retarder
• Container to hold water
• Support
  • 4 stretched canvases or canvas board, 16" x 20" or 18" x 24"
• Mosquito repellent.