Participants will learn key proportions and guidelines equipped with up-to-date tools in this class for teens and adults .
The session will cover measurement techniques, using unique tools to help convey likeness, the effect of light on form and choosing an optimal lighting set-up to reveal the key ‘€˜landmark’ features, compositional guidelines that take the mystery out of placing the head on the canvas, guides for establishing flesh tones, value and contrast to convey the illusion of depth and 3-dimensional form.
The instructor for these session is Portrait Society of America Honoree Rob Silverman, a recent recipient of the First Prize by Aaron Shikler, the legendary portraitist of John F. Kennedy and family.
The class is $40 per day and $36 per day for members. For both days, it’s $75 and $70 respectively if paid in advance. A list of supplies required will be supplied during the required pre-registration.
For more information and registration call 845-358-0774 or email info@hopperhouse.org.