Step into a transformative creative process with Jason Jenkins’ Figure Form Painting course, a journey that delves deep into developing vibrant, lifelike figures.

Through a meticulously structured progression, participants will start with abstract geometry and move through an engaging sequence of blocking in light and shadow shapes, color relationships, and fine-tuning techniques.

This comprehensive session is designed to empower artists with a precise, strategic methodology, ideal for autonomous exploration and enhancement in their personal artistic endeavors.

Here’s what we’ll explore together:

• We will begin with painting the gesture directly on the canvas in abstract geometry which is ideal for establishing placement, scale, and proportion.
• From there we will examine how to block-in the shadow shapes and wipe out the light mass, refining the interaction of these shapes as we alternate back and forth between both steps, generating interlocking graphic and wipe out the light mass, refining the interaction of these shapes as we alternate back and forth between both steps, generating interlocking graphic shapes, which is the first step to establishing three dimensionality.
• We will then block in the light mass, using a limited palette, with an average color and value for the flesh in light, and then proceed to systematically break down the light mass into a limited range of values describing its planar relationship to the direction of the light source.
• From there we will explore the color relationship of our subject by doing a color study on a secondary surface, after which we will use our color study to guide the application of full color to the planes previously established.
• Once the full color relationship is established in a mosaic of shapes representing the previously established planar structure, we will begin developing smaller planes between each of the already completed ones using bridging color notes.
• As we develop smaller and smaller bridging planes the firm will become more specific and organic, enabling us to render form without compromising structure.
• When we have completed this stage, we will introduce medium and move into a finish pass, switching from bristle brushes to softer ones, and generating softer shapes and edges.
• The introduction of medium will be done in accordance with the principle of fat over lean, and will enable us to apply the paint in transparent and translucent passages known as glazes and velaturas, which will maximize the effect of light in form. This stratagem will be carried out section by section and bring us closer to the completion of the process.
• Once the entire surface has been addressed in this manner, we will make another pass fine tuning and making final adjustments to the image as a whole. After this we will address varnishing and post production procedures such as photo documentation, framing, and storage.
• When completed, students will have a solid methodology to continue practicing strategically in their own independent work.

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your skills and boost your painting confidence!