Fridays with Francesco: Tonal composition in old master paintings (Ages 18+)

In this workshop Francesco will break down paintings by master painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio and analyze the artist’s use of shadows and overall approach to value. The use of only 3 values and 3 value gradation allows us to discover new shape relationship within the compositions. You will learn how to control your tones and to emphasize certain features within your value study, as well as how to control the composition by personally translating the subject instead of just copying. The students will learn tonal composition concepts by making 3 to 5 value studies.
All lessons will include introduction, lesson overview, painting demonstration and one on one assistance and feedback. Francesco will also cover concepts such as sighting, squinting, shape, line, value, edges, at vs 3d, depth of eld. Organic shapes vs architectural shapes.

Supply list:
* Glass or wooden Palette to mix colors
* 5 Canvas boards: 9×12” or slightly larger size.
* Odorless mineral spirits and a sealed container (for oil colors only)
* Suggested Paint: Oil Colors or Golden Open Acrylics (The Open series of Golden are slow drying acrylics not easy to find in local art stores, find them online)in the following colors:
* Titanium White
* Black
* 3 interlocking Hog Bristle Round brushes – size 1, 2 & 3
* Linseed oil or acrylic medium golden open thinner
* Whatever other brushes you have (lbert, at, fan)
* Paper towels

There will be a 30 min break for lunch