FIGURE DRAWING
Instructor - Fernando Porras
A native Venezuelan, Porras has dedicated over twenty years to portraying the peoples of Amazonia, splitting his time between his studios in Paris and the United States and his work in the field among different tribes of Venezuela, Brazil, and Colombia.
Painting with oil on canvases that average six to seven feet, Porras studies how color, light, and the creative use of negative space have a unique effect when worked on large formats.
His work is represented in some of the most prominent galleries in Paris, New York, Miami, Beirut, and Caracas, and has been exhibited extensively throughout the world, with multiple exhibits in Barcelona, Basel, Beirut, Chicago, Dubai, Hong Kong, Istanbul, London, Miami, Mumbai, New York, Palm Beach, Paris, and Singapore, among many others.
A collection of watercolors (www.portamagicae.com) - the result of a project which has taken him around the world for many years to create an illustrated children’s book series - is under preparation at the moment. Sketches done in the Andes, the Galapagos Islands, Rome, Istanbul, and many other locations have now become beautifully detailed watercolors that serve as inspiration for the books and support their creation.
FIGURE DRAWING FROM HEAD TO TOE
The class offers an immersive experience in capturing the human form, combining anatomy basics with practical drawing techniques. Students begin with an introduction to materials and tools, followed by warm-up exercises. The class covers proportions, line, light, and shadow, focusing on creating three-dimensionality and dynamic compositions. The class emphasizes balance, the effects of light, and provides valuable tips for solving foreshortening challenges. Daily anatomy hand-outs will be discussed and applied during class.
Regular critique sessions provide constructive feedback, fostering skill development. Students are encouraged to experiment with various styles and media. Overall, this class equips participants with the technical skills and creative confidence to thrive in figure drawing.
This is a continuing class that will start with the basics and progress through multiple sessions, covering different sections of the body. Students must register for all 8 sessions of the course.
Please note: A separate model fee of $225 for 3 sessions is required and payable in cash at the first session. The price per student is determined by total enrollment. A minimum of 6 students is required to run the class, with a maximum of 12.