Portraiture and Figure Drawing in Mixed Media

## Portraiture and Figure Drawing in Mixed Media // A 6 Week Course with Artist Marie Le Men // Starts Friday November 7th // 10:00 - 13:00

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This course led by artist Marie Le Men is designed for beginners as well as more advanced learners to explore an observational approach to portraiture in mixed media. There will be a strong emphasis on sculptural drawing, i.e. structure of the head and placement of features, neck and shoulders. We will also be experimenting with materials and a toolbox of techniques, to learn to vary linework and render different textures, or select limited palettes. We will work from reference pictures and from life with models.

Materials introduced: pencils, pastels and colour pencils, markers, watercolour, water-based ink and gouache with various papers.
Any materials/sketchbook you have at home is good to bring along.

Outline of the course -

Week 1: Drawing the head (exercises from ref pics) – Monochrome
Week 2: Drawing from life (with model) in dry or mixed media
Week 3: Introduction to drawing techniques and linework in ink (+ washes)
Week 4: Portrait from life in mixed media (with model) – limited palette of 2-4 colours
Week 5: Introduction to water-based techniques (watercolour and gouache)
Week 6: Full figure portrait in your medium of choice (with model)

Course Fee: €295

* Some materials will be provided, though a small materials list will be sent to each participant.

Your Tutor:
Marie Le Men is a figurative artist born in France and is based in Dublin. She specializes in portraiture and figurative drawing. In her work, she aims to capture the unique energy of her sitters through vibrant line work and the use of water- based media. Her work was selected in exhibitions such as the Zurich Portrait Prize and the RUA Annual Exhibition. She teaches drawing and watercolour in the RHA, the Schoolhouse for Art, Crafty Studio and @ Flux Dublin.