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The Figure In Watercolor

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $305
  • Virtual Classroom
  • 18 hours over 6 sessions

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  • $305
  • Virtual Classroom
  • 18 hours over 6 sessions
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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this watercolor class:

This course examines the language and techniques of watercolor painting from the figure. Students will paint using a variety of strategies derived from current and historical practice. 

As a medium that allows only a few corrections, the basis of watercolor must be understood. Students will learn the medium's behavior on wet and dry paper and how to cause accidents without losing control, allowing the medium to express itself and create images that are alive. A variety of topics covered include: life drawing & painting, nudes & portrait, flesh tones, reserving white from the paper, volume and color theory. The purpose is to build three-dimensionality from a flat surface, providing life to the human form.

Students will learn from cast figures, nudes from old masters paintings, self-portraits, and zoom live models. We will be working through a series of activities, beginning with a series of quick gestural studies and progressing to longer paintings. There will be daily lectures, demonstrations, exercises, and one-on-one guidance to find each student's style.The goal is to win the confidence and obtain definitive results in this unforgiven technique.

After class, students will receive an exclusive video recording of the demonstrations.

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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.

Reviews of Classes at New York Academy of Art (127)

(4.6-star rating across 127 reviews)
  • The Figure In Watercolor

    Anonymous review on 5/24/2021
    Loved this class! Bring it back!
  • The Figure In Watercolor

    Anonymous review on 2/28/2021
    This class is amazing. I've taken it twice and can't wait to take it again. Watching the demos is just mesmerizing.
  • The Figure In Watercolor

    Reviewed by Karen P. on 12/17/2020
    It was a difficult experience. Marcelo is a wonderful Artist however the virtual experience was difficult and hard to navigate. I want to give him credit for trying to handle it, but/and perhaps it was a little fast with not a lot of hands on help individually. He stated he had a lot of students (80 I think he said). And maybe that’s too many optimally. I’m an older student with strong drawing skills but found myself floundering.
  • The Figure In Watercolor

    Reviewed by sherry ann k. on 12/19/2019
    The teacher was excellent; he was very patient and extremely talented and knew his subject matter very well. He was very supportive and very helpful and gave all of us individual attention and guidance.
  • The Figure In Watercolor

    Anonymous review on 5/1/2019
    Marcelo is such a talented artist! Watching him paint was amazing. He taught me to get a little braver and introduced some essential watercolor techniques.
  • The Figure In Watercolor

    Reviewed by Nina K. on 4/28/2019
    Marcelo is an absolutely amazing teacher! He pushes boundaries and teaches you to think out of the box. Loved it!
  • The Figure In Watercolor

    Reviewed by Ralph J. on 4/27/2017
    Marcelo is a great teacher. He gives informative demonstrations .He also encourages his students students develop their personal style. Once or twice the model arrived late due to miscommunication from the NY Academy of Fine Arts. The teacher made up the time and alway gave us exercises to do while we waited for the model to arrive. I have been very pleased with the class.
  • The Figure In Watercolor

    Reviewed by Annie K. on 12/19/2019
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Reviewers show an overall high satisfaction with their experience at The Figure In Watercolor, with many expressing enthusiasm for the classes and the skills they gained. This class is noted as offering demonstrations from the instructor that are both informative and captivating. The teacher, Marcelo, receives high praise for his patience, talent, and knowledge, as well as for his focus on empowering students to develop their own style. Some challenges were mentioned, such as navigating the virtual class and receiving individualized attention during large class sessions. 1. "Watching the demos is just mesmerizing." 2. "He taught me to get a little braver and introduced some essential watercolor techniques." 3. "He gives informative demonstrations. He also encourages his students to develop their personal style."

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Do I need to buy any materials before class starts?
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