COURSE/WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP SUITABLE FOR? This is the perfect portrait painting course for those who are new to portraiture or looking to improve. This workshop is for adults 18+ ABOUT THIS 1 DAY WORKSHOP: This is the perfect portrait painting course for those who are new to portraiture or looking to improve. Under the tuition of Matt Waruszynski, this well structured day will explore some of the basics elements that are needed for a successful portrait as well as the techniques involved. The day will cover: – Proportion and the structure of the head – Tonal studies in monochrome - Colour mixing and temperature Starting with drawing, students will be taught proportion and how place features within the head. We will then focus on the importance of tonal values and you will have the opportunity to develop a series of tonal portrait studies. Following on from this, you will be working with paints to create a longer more detailed final portrait. ABOUT THE TUTOR: Matt Waruszynski is an oil painter specialising in figurative work and portraits. He is interested in exploring how the body and face tell the story of our lives. Our body keeps the score of all of our traumas, joys, struggles and triumphs and he seeks to use painting and drawing as a way to understand and tell these stories. He also fascinated by the materiality of paint which he likes to apply paint thickly in an impasto style and sees his method as sculpting with paint. With a background in animation, he is drawn to fast, energetic marks to give a sense of life and movement in his work. He was won the Sir Philip Trousdell Prize for Portraiture and was a recent finalist in Raw Umber Studio Image Prize. For more information please visit: https://www.mw-artist.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mattw_art MATERIALS/ EQUIPMENT TO BRING: You will find a link to course materials in your booking confirmation email. MATERIALS PROVIDED: No materials or equipment are provided, although drawing boards and easels are available to borrow during sessions. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The workshop is scheduled to take place from 10am to 4pm, which includes approximately 30 minutes break for lunch. Refreshments (such as teas and coffees only) available on site. Please bring your lunch with you. LOCATION: Drawing Room. The Drawing Room is situated on the ground floor of Westbury Arts Centre. Accessible parking spaces are available.

Contact Details

• Westbury Arts Centre, Foxcovert Road, Shenley Wood, Milton Keynes, UK