Design with Purpose: Create Compelling Portraits & Figures with Chris Legaspi
Transform your portraits and figures into powerful, engaging works of art. Discover simple and effective methods to elevate your lighting, form and design skills that will not only bring your portraits and figures to life, but make your work stand out from the crowd.
Presented by special guest instructor and movie poster artist Chris Legaspi. You will learn the same process, tools and techniques Chris uses to create dynamic movie poster art for blockbuster films like Deadpool and Lord of the Rings.
Workshop Programme
I. Introduction
A. Goals of the workshop
- make drawings stand out from crowd and deeply connect with the audience
- improve the quality, look and elevate taste
- develop personal style and look
B. Instructor intro and bio
C. Methods and overview
II. Principles
A. How to tell a story and connect with the audience
- Clarity and intention
- What do you want to say?
- Who is this for?
B. Observing and Defining Light and Form
- Understanding nature of the light
- Understanding nature of the form
III. Tools and Methods
A. Gradation
- light is gradation
- form is gradation
- every mark is a gradation
B. How I design
- designing shadow shape
- designing marks and line
- designing value
IV. Demonstration
#1. Portrait Demonstration
a. Lay-in and Construction Drawing
- designing shapes
- designing contour
- designing features and details for likeness
b. Lighting and form
- observing the light
- controlling values
- modeling form
#2. Figure Demonstration
a. Lay-in and Construction Drawing
- designing gesture and movement
- designing shapes and contour
- defining position and perspective
b. Lighting and form
- observing the light
- controlling values
- modeling form
Material
You will receive a supply list before the workshop.
If you have any questions about the classes, take a look at our FAQ.
Design with Purpose
Chris Legaspi
Info
- Seats are limited. Please sign up early.
- The workshop is in english.
General Workshop Conditions
- The workshop will only take place with sufficient bookings.
- Please only pay when you receive an e-mail confirmation that the workshop is taking place.
- The price includes tuition, VAT and model fees. Materials, accommodation and travels are not included.
- You confirm your seat by full payment or a deposit payment.
- Bookings made less than 8 weeks before the workshop date must be paid in full.
- The price must be paid in full no later than 8 weeks prior to the workshop. Otherwise the booking will be forfeited.
- Cancellations made less than 8 weeks prior to the workshop must pay the full price.
- If the workshop is cancelled by our side, you will get 100 % of your payments reimbursed. Including the deposit.
Info
- There is a B&B Hotel right next to the atelier
- If you have any questions leave us a message.