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Portraiture: Painting from Real Life

Terms 1-4
Portraiture: Painting from Real Life

Portraiture: Painting from Real Life

In this workshop, students will be guided to think critically and take a dive into the world of water colour painting as they create a portrait in real life. Students will embark on a journey of exploration, starting with drawing exercises that emphasise keen observation over memory. Exploring a range of watercolour techniques, from basic washes to masterful layering, empowering students will translate their observations into carefully composed portraits. The focus isn't on achieving flawless realism, but on embracing the creative process, allowing students to consciously capture the essence of their subject – their energy, liveliness, and the powerful way portraits can immortalise living memory.

GradesP-12

Medium: Drawing & painting

Links to curriculum:

Visual Arts F-10: Exploring & responding, Developing practises and skills, Creating and making, Presenting and performing  

Visual Arts 11 & 12 Unit 1: Art as lens, Unit 2: Art as code, Unit 3: Art as knowledge, Unit 4: Art as alternate

Visual Arts in Practise 11 & 12 Unit Option A: Looking Inwards (Self), Unit Option B: Looking Outward (Others) 

HASS F-6: Exploring and Responding Creating and Making Music Practices: Listening and Composing

Social & Community Studies 11 & 12: Unit Option F: Arts & Identity

General Capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Ethical Understanding, Personal and Social Capability, Literacy

Dates
Terms 1-4
Where
HOTA Gallery
Duration
1 hr 30 mins
Tickets
A $4 transaction fee will apply for e ticket delivery purchases (excluding free events + donations).For Hold at Box Office ticket delivery purchases, a $6 fee will apply.Please view full Terms and Conditions prior to purchasing your tickets.$15 per student

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