Painting Workshop

An experienced painter, Gary Baker will lead this 2 day course taught at a beginning level. That is not to say that this course will be simple - he will challenge you. He will speak to the basics of acrylic painting, colour theory, harmonious colour selection/mixing, highlighting, shading, brush control, layering, glazes, washes, textures and inks. (See below for details)The subject will be a 1/35 scale Alpine Miniatures figure, pictured below. The course will provide a primed figure, sable brush, suitable paint and lighting.You will need to bring an open mind, magnification (if needed), a paint palette, and any aid that you use when painting.Registration for the workshop is open now at: https://fwo.modelbase.live/login/. There will be a limit of 15 students for the class. If the course registration does not meet a minimum of 10 students, it may be cancelled (and refunded). The course fee will be $200 per student.First day
Overview and demo of fundamental techniques using acrylic paint such as
Paint consistency
Brush control
Layering
Glaze
Blending
TexturesPainting figure start
Light placement
Understand volumes and colour
Mixing skin toneSecond day
How to refine after main colours blocked in
Make the details stand out
Choosing a focal point
Harmony with colour choices and placement
Final demo of using different mediums such as inks and oilsWe hope to see you there.We will be using AK Interactive Paints and Gilded Goblin sable brushes.