Oil Painting Techniques; Vermeer

🚀 Explore the Secrets of Old Masters with "Oil Painting Techniques: Vermeer" 🎨

Dive into the world of Old Masters and uncover the techniques that made Johannes Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" an icon of Western art. In this comprehensive online course, Luis Borrer invites you to embark on a creative journey to recreate a version of this timeless masterpiece using historical methods and contemporary insights.

🕰️ Step Back in Time with Historical Techniques

• Understanding the Master's Method: Discover how Vermeer achieved his remarkable effects, blending artistic intuition with meticulous detail.
• Scientific Insight: Gain knowledge from recent studies by scientists that reveal the mysteries behind Vermeer's palette and technique.

🖌️ Course Breakdown: Your Artistic Journey

Week 1: Preparing Your Canvas

• Learn how to create a linen canvas support, setting the foundation for your masterpiece.

Week 2: The Underdrawing

• Transfer an underdrawing to your canvas, laying down the initial form and composition as Vermeer would have done.

Week 3: Monochromatic Painting

• Master the use of two or three colors to block in your subject in a monochromatic scheme.

Week 4: Modeling Form

• Achieve subtle modeling of form and flesh tints, adding depth and realism to your painting.

Week 5: Color Transitions

• Explore the use of warm and cool color transitions to create the illusion of form and volume.

Week 6: Glazing Techniques

• Learn how to apply glazes using underpainting and transparent colors to enhance your painting's luminosity and texture.

Week 7: Fat Over Lean Practice

• Understand the importance of layering your paint properly, ensuring the longevity and integrity of your artwork.

🎓 Skills You Will Acquire

• Canvas Preparation: Set up a suitable ground for your painting to emulate Vermeer's techniques.
• Underdrawing Techniques: Transfer an accurate underdrawing onto your canvas with precision.
• Monochromatic Painting: Master the use of limited colors to block in your composition effectively.
• Subtle Modeling: Perfect the art of modeling form and achieving lifelike tints.
• Color Theory: Understand how to transition between warm and cool colors for a more dynamic image.
• Glazing: Apply glazes with finesse, using both underpainting and transparent colors to achieve a soft, radiant effect.
• Fat Over Lean: Learn the proper layering technique in oil painting to ensure your work endures.

Join us on this artistic adventure as we delve into the secrets of Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" and learn to paint with the precision and beauty of an Old Master. Sign up for "Oil Painting Techniques: Vermeer" today and start your journey towards becoming a master painter! 🌟