“Composing a Narrative Portrait” with Patricia Watwood

August 16-20, 2021
9:30 am to 4:00 pm each day

In this 5-day oil painting workshop, American figurative artist Patricia Watwood will teach composition using a portrait model with props and setting to tell a story with a single figure.    The early part of the workshop will focus on strategies for composition, design and creativity, including creating a thumbnail sketch. The model will take a week-long pose.  Over the course of the week, we will develop one larger painting.  The overall themes will focus on  narrative ideas, using color design and symbols, and how to create an expressive mood through composition. Building our painting in layers of drawing, value and full color, you will learn about a color oil palette, and traditional painting methods.  All levels welcome.  

Watwood is a leading figure in the contemporary classical movement. Her subject matter is the figure, most commonly the nude, and uses allegory and mythology, often with contemporary urban settings. Her compositions unite a classical aesthetic with a modern sensibility.

Registration is $650. Full payment due at time of registration. No refund After July 29th. 
Payment can be sent via check to our studio at:
4814 Washington Blvd, Suite 322, St. Louis, MO. 63108
or you can use Zelle with our email: gacastudio.info@gmail.com

Workshops take place in the GACA’s studio, located in the Pierce Arrow Building,
4814 Washington Blvd, Suite 322, St. Louis, MO. 63108

REGISTRATION for this workshop

For more information on Patricia Watwood, please visit her website at:
http://www.patriciawatwood.com/.