Step into the timeless tradition of the classical atelier and create a portrait the way the masters did—working from life, in natural light, with a sustained, single 15 hour pose over 5 weeks of a clothed model with Phil Went.
This slower, immersive format gives artists the rare opportunity to observe deeply, refine carefully, and build a portrait step by step, allowing you to develop and push your observation skills.
Either do your own thing or take advantage of following along with Phil and have tuition in a classical layered oil portrait as he demonstrates each stage, from the preparatory drawing and transfer to a support, palette layout with a limited set of historical pigments, underpainting, refining and finishing details. Check the additional details for more information.
Who it’s for:
Artists or students with some drawing or painting experience who want to deepen their observational skills, and those that wish to experience a classical step by step approach to an oil portrait with a limited palette.
What’s included
The model. No easels or materials on hand so you’ll need to come fully prepared with your own materials and equipment. Strictly no photography and no solvents. An overview and materials list is in the Additional Details section.
Limited places available.
Society of Mountain Artist Members discount available, if you are a member contact the Society for your discount coupon.
If paying by bank transfer payment must be received before your place is confirmed.
Dates: Select the session.
Session Times: Tuesdays 9 AM -12 pm
Location: Wentworth Falls School of Arts, 217-219 Great Western Highway, Wentworth Falls.
About Phil:
Phil has studied at the Julian Ashton Art School in Sydney and has also studied classical drawing and painting techniques in Italy at the Florence Academy of Art. Phil has been a finalist in major realist drawing and painting prizes such as the Alice Bale and Kenneth Jack Memorial Award as well as being a finalist in the Percival Portrait Prize, Blue Mountains Portraits, Mudgee Portrait Prize and the National Portrait Gallery Darling Portrait Prize. Phil also has been an instructor in classical drawing and painting techniques and artistic anatomy at the ARC accredited Julian Ashton Art School.