Portraiture in Painting II (in person) | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Portraiture in Painting II (in person)

A continuation of Portraiture in Painting I, to further students’ understanding of painting the portrait.

Course description

Explore various ways to approach the portrait, examine color relationships when mixing palettes, and ultimately how to achieve a convincing likeness. Many class sessions will have a live model present who will pose in more challenging angles, providing students with ample opportunity to hone their approaches and techniques. Through lectures, discussion, instructor-led demonstrations, and peer-to-peer critique sessions, learn to approach painting portraits in an encouraging and relaxed atmosphere to support the growth of more advanced skills. / Material fee of $104 included in class tuition.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This class meets in person on MCAD’s campus.

Prerequisites

Previous drawing and painting experience required. Portraiture in Painting I or equivalent is required.

Required materials

Supplies for the first day

  • pen or pencil
  • notebook or sketchbook
  • two sheets of 22 x 30" Arches cover white paper
  • one drawing board, preferably 24 x 36”
  • one 32 oz. container of acrylic gesso one gesso brush
  • a roll of white artist's tape
  • one 32 oz. container of Gamsol odorless mineral spirits
  • 12 x 16" pad of disposable palette paper
  • cloth rags
  • two metal palette knives in varying shapes and sizes
  • a selection of natural bristle brushes ranging from #6-#14 (mid-range in price brushes are best)
  • oil paint, large tubes, (Gamblin 1980 oil paint is recommended):
    • titanium white
    • yellow ochre
    • ultramarine blue
    • cadmium red
    • alizarin crimson
    • phthalo green
    • cobalt blue
    • cadmium yellow light

Students should expect to spend approximately $250 on supplies in addition to course tuition.

What to wear
Clothes appropriate for messy creativity. An apron or smock may come in handy.

Class savings

Register on or before January 20 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
Additional savings. Are you eligible?

Questions?

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.

Register

Title
Non-credit Tuition
$599.00
Not Yet Open for Registration

Registration opens January 6.

  • Date:
    -
  • Time:
    6:30–9:30 p.m. CST
  • Day(s) of the week:
    Monday
  • Ages:
    Open to students ages 18 and above.
  • Term:
    Spring 2025
  • Instructor: Sarah Wieben
  • Location:
    In Person
  • SKU:
    CSFA 3113 01 SP25

Prerequisites:

Previous drawing experience is helpful, but not required. Previous painting experience required (Portraiture I or equivalent).