The focus of this class will be working from a live model, creating Alla Prima portrait and figure paintings. Composition, drawing, value, color, edges and paint handling will be covered in depth. The pros/cons of working from life vs photo reference and how to bring the most life and luminosity into your paintings. Direct and Indirect approaches will be covered. Weekly demos will be conducted.
Colors (Windsor Newton, Michael Harding, Rembrandt – preferred brands)
Titanium White
Lead White, Cremnitz (Optional)
Raw Umber
Ivory Black
Permanent Alizarin Crimson
Cadmium Orange
Ultramarine Blue
Viridian
Cadmium Yellow Pale
Cadmium Red
Transparent Oxide Red
Cobalt Blue
Rosemary and Co brushes (brush set link coming soon)
Oil or Lead primed linen canvas – can be found via newtraditionsartpanels.com or raymarart.com – sizes 8×10, 11×14, 12×16, 16×20
Gamsol (mineral spirits)
Linseed Oil (or preferred medium)
Paper Towels
Derek Harrison is a representational painter who works in the classical tradition, creating contemporary figurative and landscape works. Inspired by many 19th century artists, Harrison’s work has become a culmination of classical techniques with the ability to portray contemporary subject matter in a timeless manner.
After his study at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, Derek continued his art education through workshops, seminars and classes with accomplished artists, including Jeremy Lipking, Morgan Weistling and Sean Cheetham.
In 2014, Derek was featured in Southwest Art Magazine in their highly regarded “21 under 31.” Prior to his 31st birthday, Derek began winning several awards for his paintings. Two years in a row he received 1st place honors at the annual “Artists of Inspiration/Artwalk” at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. He was the 2nd place recipient in the 2013 Bold Brush painting competition and has since become a judge for the contest.
In addition to works published in Southwest Art, he has had his work published in American Art Collector, Fine Art Connoisseur and several collective art books.
He is currently a member of the California Art Club (exhibiting at the annual Gold Medal Exhibition), the OPA (Oil Painters of America) and the Portrait Society of America. His works are held in many private and corporate collections; including Disney, the collection of musician Richie Sambora and the collection of Sue Kroll (president of Warner Bros. worldwide marketing), The Warner Group. He has had paintings included/shown on Anthony Bourdain‘s show “Layover,” Rob Dyrdek‘s “Fantasy Factory,” and the feature film “Gringo” featuring Charlize Theron.
He currently works and resides in his downtown studio located in Santa Barbara, California. For more information, please contact info@derekharrisonart.com.
Course Changes or Cancellations
LAAFA reserves the right to cancel any class/workshop, limit workshop size, change class/workshop times or substitute instructors for those listed in the schedule.
If a class/workshop is cancelled; students may transfer to another class/workshop, use credit on artschoolvideos.com, keep credit on file or be issued a full refund.
Refunds and Transfers
All online classes and workshops are non-refundable.
Absences
There are no make-ups available for online courses. Students are emailed a 10-day access to each recorded session, made available the next day after the live session.
Information
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16926 Saticoy Street
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 708-9232
contactus@laafa.edu
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Main Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
