For centuries, artists have used their own image as model for painting. Inspired by the National Portrait Gallery’s Eye to I: Self-Portraits from 1900 to Today, this 3-session workshop examines the art of self-portraiture and puts into practice techniques observed at the exhibition to creating beautiful, expressive self-portraits.
The class begins with an instructor-led tour of the exhibition to view works from an artist’s perspective, examine techniques, and answer every painting student’s question: “How did they do that?”
Back in the studio, painting demonstrations and individual instruction enable students put into practice methods observed and create their own masterpiece. The objective of the class is not to copy the style of a famous artist, but to learn skills that can be used in your own work.
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Instructor: Adrienne Wyman
World Art History Certificate elective: Earn 1/2 credit
3 sessions; 3 hours each
