Figure Painting

Figure painting is a form of art that depicts the human figure, using various painting techniques, such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, or gouache. It involves capturing the proportions, movements, and emotions of the figure, requiring an understanding of anatomy, light and shadow, color theory, and composition. Figure painting can be done from a live model or a photograph, and can be realistic or abstract. It is often used by artists to express their vision and tell a story, and has a long history dating back to ancient times.

Figure Painting is a one-year programme that covers a broad range of foundational art skills. By enrolling in this programme, students can expect to develop a profound understanding of key techniques and concepts that are essential to creating exceptional art. Through rigorous training, they will gain mastery over these skills, which will allow them to produce high-quality work.

Syllabus
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Basic Form Painting Figure Drawing Live Model Master Copy Work Figure Painting Live Model
Bargue Drawing part 1 Cast Painting Cast Painting part 2 Figure Painting Live Model
*Note: Basic form painting is a methodology of figure painting in which we see and draw portraits in basic forms like cube, cylinder, sphere and oval

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