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Painting an Allegory: Concept to Canvas

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Overview

Learn the secrets to creating striking allegorical paintings that will fascinate viewers and ignite their imagination. Join instructor Martin Wittfooth for an exploration of professional painting techniques that will enrich your use of themes and symbols. You’ll use three classic composition styles that will change the way you look at art — the golden ratio, rule of thirds and diamond guide — while venturing into the current era with digital composition tools like Photoshop. Wittfooth’s expert tips will help you infuse underlying messages to your art in meaningful ways as you apply intentional focal points and more technical prowess to everything you paint.

Syllabus

  • Class Preview
  • Introduction to Allegorical Painting
  • Developing a Concept
  • Diamond Guide & Rule of Thirds
  • The Golden Ratio
  • Digital Composition Tools
  • Composing in Photoshop
  • Creating an Underpainting
  • Blocking in Color
  • Refining the Details

Taught by

Martin Wittfooth

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