ARTS 313 - Painting the Portrait (3 credits)

(Prereq: ARTS 211 or ARTS 212 with a grade of ‘C’ or better or permission of the instructor) Painting the Portrait is an intermediate level painting course. Portrait painting is a genre that expresses essence in the physical, psychological and spiritual aspects of the sitter. The challenge is to express the portrait in the language of the 21st century making it relevant to contemporary art and life. Paint media selection for this course will be an individual choice. Knowledge of the chosen paint medium is essential for successful portrait results. Technical and skill development will include anatomical studies, proportions of the face and figure, color studies, observations of skull and plaster casts and compositional strategies through direct observation of the model. F.