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Introduction to the Portrait

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  • 18 and older
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  • 18 hours over 6 sessions

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Class Description

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Enjoy gaining a solid foundation in understanding the structure and solidity of the human head. MFA and CFA Faculty member Manu Saluja will guide you through proportion, color theory and mixing flesh tones as you create a portrait in your home studio. Portrait reference is provided to you in digital format. Clear instruction is given through YouTube demonstrations, weekly lectures and small group critiques via Zoom. Students can opt to draw.

Manu Saluja was the recent recipient of the prestigious National Portrait Gallery's BP Travel Award as part of the Portrait Award Exhibition.

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Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

Refund Policy

100% refund will be issued up to seven days after the first class. After this, no refund will be issued.

MAKE-UP POLICY
Unfortunately, we do not offer makeup classes. The instructor can tell them what they missed. Most of our classes are taught atelier style. If there is a demonstration during the particular session, after the demonstration the instructor goes to each student to work with them on a one-to-one basis. During this time the instructor can work with the student who missed the previous week, talk with them and explain what to do.

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  • Introduction to the Portrait

    Fantastic teacher. Very thorough explanation and critiques are always actionable.
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New York Academy of Art

At the New York Academy of Art, we believe that the world of visual art is built upon the essential cornerstones of figurative drawing, painting, and sculpture. Mastering these disciplines is critical to the development of an artist's personal vision and, ultimately, to the creation of vital contemporary...
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