Learn how to create a quick painting of the human head in oil paint.

In this demonstration you will watch a study being made of the human head executed in oil paint to board. Understanding of form, creating and working with a palette and working within your limitations in your painting will be covered.

Some of what you will learn:

• Simplifying what you see and translating this to painting.
• Creating a palette for oil painting.
• Handling edges in you paint.
• Working with your brush to create a variety of strokes.
• Mark making techniques and reason.
• Local and ambient light/color.
• Direct painting.

What you need:

• Canvas or gesso surface board
• Oil or acrylic paint
• Brushes
• Walnut or linseed oil