MICHAEL SIMMS | INTRODUCTION TO PORTRAITURE – FROM CHARCOAL TO OIL PAINTING
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Monday 13 – Friday 17 January 2025 – 1 place left!
This workshop will teach you how to successfully bring a portrait to life. The week will begin with expressive drawing exercises, working with charcoal and observing light and dark to capture a likeness with speed. Students will complete studies of individual facial features before beginning a portrait on canvas with oil paints. We will cover various painting techniques, from ‘alla prima’ to glazing and scumbling, the basics of colour theory, composition and how to structure and organise a palette to mix luminous flesh tones. Michael will complete a series of demonstrations and guide students step-by-step through his process, while providing individual feedback and talks throughout the sessions to help you unlock your own creative voice. All levels
This workshop will teach you how to successfully bring a portrait to life. The week will begin with expressive drawing exercises, working with charcoal and observing light and dark to capture a likeness with speed. Students will complete studies of individual facial features before beginning a portrait on canvas with oil paints. We will cover various painting techniques, from ‘alla prima’ to glazing and scumbling, the basics of colour theory, composition and how to structure and organise a palette to mix luminous flesh tones. Michael will complete a series of demonstrations and guide students step-by-step through his process, while providing individual feedback and talks throughout the sessions to help you unlock your own creative voice. All levels
MICHAEL SIMMS Bio
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Michael Simms is a multi-award winning artist based in Sydney on Gadigal Country. Known for his portraiture work, his practice engages with themes around the human body, identity and the impacts of digital technology.
Michael completed a degree in psychology in Adelaide before winning a scholarship to study at Sydney’s historic Julian Ashton Art School. He been shortlisted for major art competitions including the Archibald Prize and was the winner of the Royal Art Society of NSW Young Artist Prize. He has exhibited his work across Australia and is represented by Flinders Lane Gallery in Melbourne.
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Michael Simms is a multi-award winning artist based in Sydney on Gadigal Country. Known for his portraiture work, his practice engages with themes around the human body, identity and the impacts of digital technology.
Michael completed a degree in psychology in Adelaide before winning a scholarship to study at Sydney’s historic Julian Ashton Art School. He been shortlisted for major art competitions including the Archibald Prize and was the winner of the Royal Art Society of NSW Young Artist Prize. He has exhibited his work across Australia and is represented by Flinders Lane Gallery in Melbourne.
