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Classical Figure: the French Academy Long Pose

In the French Academy Long Pose Figure course, the same model poses over multiple weeks and students use the sight size and comparison measurement techniques over multiple sessions to create drawings and paintings that are accurate in overall shape and true to life in value and color of a nude model.

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Sketches are first made to explore the gesture, shape and values of the subject, then a final finished drawing of charcoal on Roma paper is completed before painting begins.

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Advanced students are allowed to paint the model using grisaille or limited palette methods.

drawing of figure model by Raz Seri

"Loren" by Raz Seri.

February - March French Academy Long Pose Figure Course

 

Boulder School of Fine Art Artistic Director Raz Seri coaches his students in the French Academy technique to drawing the figure. Students work over six sessions to draw the model posing in the same spot and draw contour, shadow shape, midtones and halftones using charcoal or pencil. Advanced students may paint with oils with instructor's permission.

Denver School of Fine Art Lakewood Campus

We're excited to announce we are opening a new sister school in the greater Denver area. Our new school is located in the Colfax Studios at 9629 West Colfax, Suite 315, Lakewood, Colorado. Class meets on Sundays from 1-3:30 beginning January 12. Come be part of the Denver School of Fine Art's inaugural class!

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