Studio Paradiso is pleased to welcome to Seattle painter/draftsman Patrick Byrnes from Paris, France for a 3-day Alla Prima Portrait Sketch workshop in our Pioneer Square studio this summer. This is an unique opportunity to study with Patrick and space is limited to only 13 students. Portrait workshop dates are August 23th, 24th, & 25th and students are welcome to draw or oil paint under Patrick’s guidance. Each day of workshop will feature a different live, clothed portrait model.

Workshop Description:

In this three-day workshop, artists will learn to create alla prima portrait paintings that evince the beauty and humanity of the model with freshness, sensitivity, and lively detail. Using a lucid step-by-step approach, participants will paint three portrait sketches of three different live models using a limited palette of five colors. Patrick will guide artists with daily demonstrations and comprehensive personalized critiques through each stage of the process – from creating a strong likeness with accurate drawing, to color mixing, modeling form and finishing details. Cranial anatomy, materials, paint handling, and the physics of light will also be discussed throughout each session. While this workshop is mainly geared towards painters with some previous experience in oils, artists who prefer to create portrait drawings in graphite or charcoal are also enthusiastically invited to participate.

Instructor Bio:

Patrick was born in Busan, South Korea in 1984 and raised in La Grange, Illinois. He earned his undergraduate degree in Art History and English from the University of St Andrews in 2006. Patrick moved to New York in 2010 to train under Jacob Collins at Grand Central Atelier. Following the completion of his studies in 2014, he worked as an instructor of painting and drawing in the atelier’s full and part time programs. In 2017 Patrick relocated to Paris, France, where he now lives and works. His work is exhibited at galleries in New York and Massachusetts. www.patrickbyrnespaintings.com

Painting Materials:

SUPPORTS

3 panels or stretched canvases, minimum size 11x14 inches

TOOLS

Palette: wooden or disposable
Solvent in an airtight container (only Odorless Mineral Spirits is permitted, e.g. Gamsol or Turpenoid)
Refined Linseed Oil (optional)
Palette Knife
Paper Towels
Small Mirror

PIGMENTS*

Titanium White or Lead White
Yellow Ochre
Cadmium Red, Venetian Red, or Scarlet Lake Alizarin Crimson
Ivory Black
Raw Umber and/or Burnt Umber

Additional pigments that I frequently include (not required): Viridian, Ultramarine Blue, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna, Violet Grey or King’s Blue.

*Most professional-grade brands are acceptable, such as Winsor & Newton, Gamblin, Charvin, Williamsburg, et al. I personally use a mix of Michael Harding, Old Holland and Rublev brand pigments.

BRUSHES

Ultimately, one should invest in a variety of hairs, shapes and sizes. I work with a mix of hairs (synthetics, mongoose, sables, and bristles) in a variety of shapes (flats, rounds, filberts) and sizes (from 0 to 12). For beginners, I would recommend starting with a selection of good quality but inexpensive synthetic flat or round brushes (sizes 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10)

Payment:

Please mail check to:

Studio Paradiso

89 Yesler Way, suite #204

Seattle WA 98104

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