Painting the Figure with Klaus Wörner
Let me show you a structural method for figure painting that can lead to subtlety and believable colors in your work. The emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals, which, when fully utilized, can result in fine paintings—especially important when tackling the complex subject of painting from the live model.
We will cover topics such as observation, drawing with the brush, values, saturation, temperature, and edges. Additionally, we will explore paint application, including the use of brushes, paint mediums, and surfaces.
–Klaus
Workshop Program
We will be developing one painting over the course of 3 days from a live model.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.
Lunchbreak from 1 pm to 2 pm.
Day 1
- Figuring out the pose
- Preparation with underdrawing and initial paint application
Day 2
- Correction and refinement
Day 3
- Final refinement
Prerequisites
This workshop is for artists who have experience drawing from a live model and want to venture into painting, or for those who are already painting in oils and wish to expand and improve their figure painting repertoire.
Materials
These are rough recommendations. Change if you already have different versions of this.
Studio friendly thinner of your choice. For example Gamsol, Zest it, Diluent N or Shelsol T. (No other thinners are allowed in the atelier.)
Paints
- For Beginners: Ivory Black, Titanium White
- Intermediate: A limited palette like:
- Zorn Palette: Ivory Black, Cadmium Red, Yellow Ochre, Titanium White
- Advanced: Use your own palette.
Canvas
Preferably fine Linen.
Size at least 30x40 cm / 12x16 in. Maximum 40x60 cm / 18x24 in.
Brushes
Use your own preferred brushes. No special brushes are required.
Sizes ranging from 1 - 6. (Rounds, Long Flats etc.)
Info
- There is a B&B Hotel right next to the atelier
- A bit farther away, but usually cheaper: Meininger Hotel
- If you have any questions leave us a message
