Tony Robinson

'Alla prima' portrait

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The alla prima oil portrait is painted directly from the live model, wet in wet. In the manner of Frans Hals or the excellent ‘Head of a Man’ by Rubens in the National Gallery of Ireland, this popular form of portrait is characterised by lively brushwork and a fresh and intuitive response to the person posing for the painting.

This course will cover posing and lighting the sitter for dramatic effect, composition, observation, proportion, the anatomy of the head etc. Over four days students will progress from working with a limited palette to finished work using a full palette of colours. We will also cover some black and white drawing on toned paper and painting different models.

While geared towards painting in oils, the course will also be suitable for those who prefer working in pastel or acrylic.

* Cost does not include accommodation. Artform also provide an artist accommodation package.
Details on art materials required to participate in the course will be provided after signing up to the course.

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Tony Robinson

"I am a representational or figurative artist who loves to paint from life. I believe in having enough discipline and control to convey what I see convincingly but also seeking to maximise the possibilities for intuition, of editing and strengthening the image and for qualities of the paint itself to shine through."

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