INTRODUCTION TO PORTRAIT OIL PAINTING WITH ROMAN NEDOPAKA

Name: The Royal Cambrian Academy
Telephone: 01492 593413
Price range: $

Are you intrigued by oil painting? Join us for an exciting portraiture class from life.

Led by contemporary visual artist Roman Nedopaka, this painting class will introduce you to the fascinating world of oil painting, with guidance from every stage, from initial sketch to the final rendering.

Saturday 21^st September 2024 | 11am-4pm | Fee £60 | Booking is essential

Event Dates
21/09/24 - 21/09/24

Location
The Royal Cambrian Academy of Art, Conwy, North Wales

Workshop outline:

Introduction
Demonstration: Roman will demonstrate the techniques and explain his creative process. You will learn the basic principles of depicting shapes in a stream of light, composition, colour combination, texture and more
Hands-on practice: the participants work on their own projects using the demonstrating techniques, with one-on-one guidance and feedback from Roman and encouragement to experiment
Break for lunch
More Hands-On-Practice and Critique Session: group critique with constructive feedback, discussion on improvements, and sharing of tips and tricks for refining techniques
Q&A and Discussion with insights into the artist’s career and personal experiences
Closing Remarks: summary of key takeaway from the workshop

Who Can Attend?

No Previous Experience Required: Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this workshop welcomes everyone. It would be an advantage if you have used/experimented with oils before, but not essential.
Materials Provided: Easels will be provided. The artist will also bring a supply of materials, paints and thinners.

What do you need to bring?

A Medium-sized canvas or primed cardboard for oil painting (16x20 inches / 40x50 cm)
A simple set of oil paints: titanium white, ivory black, burnt umber, ultramarine blue, crimson red, cadmium red, cadmium yellow, yellow ochre, sap green (olive green)
Brushes (for oil medium)
Oil painting medium
Palette
Palette knife

About the artist:

Roman Nedopaka is a professional painter from Ukraine. He studied easel painting at the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture in Kyiv. He held many exhibitions in Ukraine and abroad. Due to the war in Ukraine, he and his family are living and working in Wales.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn portrait oil painting, connect with fellow art enthusiasts, and create something truly unique. Book your spot today!

To book and for more information call 01492 593413 or email rca@rcaconwy.org