Do you struggle to paint the mouth like I used to? Learn the simple fixes in my Mouth Painting Workshop!
Discover the simple techniques that empowered me to paint the mouth!
MOUTH PAINTING WORKSHOP
Dates: Saturday, December 2, $150 usd
Time: noon to 6pm Eastern
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*with a one-hour break for lunch/dinner
Location: Online via Zoom, which is free to use!
This one-day online workshop will guide you through the creation of a well-structured painting of the mouth with convincing colors. We will begin by discussing the construction of the mouth, to get accurate structure. Then we will move to color and concentrate how to mix colors and finally how to add details like specular highlights. Participants can use any medium they like in this course. I will be doing the demo in oils and will provide a suggested supplies list for those interested in using oils. By the end of the course students will have a painting that they’re proud of as well as a solid understanding of how to paint the mouth, which can be applied to all future paintings! The class will include a demonstration, discussions and individual instruction and feedback. The beginner will learn fundamental principles such as how to mix colors and render form modeling. The more advanced student will discover how to take their work to the next level and achieve the finish that they desire.
In addition to the live Zoom class each student will gain access to the online version of the course so they can return to the course material whenever they like!
*The class will be recorded and a full downloadable Zoom recording will be sent out after the class so if you can't attend live you can catch it via the recording!
Enroll NowLESSON 1 : PALETTE SET UP
Colors On My Palette
- Titanium White
- Cadmium Lemon
- Cadmium Orange
- Napthol Red
- Permanent Alizarin Crimson
- Yellow Ochre
- Burnt Sienna
- Viridian Green
- Cerulean Blue
- Ultramarine Blue
- Prussian Blue
- Mars Black
13. Base Shadow Mixture: Cadmium Orange and Ultramarine Blue mixed to a greenish brown
14. Grey: Titanium White and very small amount of Mars Black mixed to a mid-tone grey
15. Blue Mixture: Titanium White and medium amount off Ultramarine Blue
16. Pink: Titanium White and bit of Napthol Red
17. Base "Flesh" Color: Titanium White, Cadmium Orange and bit of "Blue Mixture" (#15)
HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
There are three stages to developing a strong painting of the mouth: construction, color lay in and refinements.
LESSON 2: CONSTRUCTION OF THE MOUTH
We start by taking a look at the construction of the mouth from all angles. Understanding its anatomy and structure is essential to accurately capture the mouth.
LESSON 3: COLOR LAY IN
Next we move to color lay in, mapping in a basic color for the light side and shadow side of the mouth and the forms around the mouth. I will show you my palette and exactly how I'm mixing these colors.
LESSON 4: REFINEMENTS
We end with the finishing touches, adding the highlights and taking a close look at edge quality.
About Kristy Gordon
Kristy Gordon has been teaching and conducting painting workshops since 2008. She is an adjunct professor at the New York Academy of Art and has taught at numerous schools and academies including the National Academy in NYC, and The Academy of Realist Art in Ottawa and Boston. Gordon has exhibited her work in solo and group exhibitions throughout Canada, the United States, Europe and China. Her work has earned numerous awards including the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant and an Exceptional Merit Award from the Portrait Society of America. She has been widely featured in magazines, art publications, radio and television shows, including International Artist, Fine Art Connoisseur, The Artist’s Magazine, Southwest Art and Bravo!’s Star Portraits. Kristy’s paintings hang in more than 600 collections worldwide including the Government of Ontario Art Collection and The Clearing House in NYC.
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Liz has mastered painting the mouth!
“I have learned so much from Kristy Gordon's feature painting workshops and each time I take a workshop I learn something new. Painting and drawing are so complex and Kristy's workshops break it down in steps that I can begin to understand and implement. She explains values, shapes and color mixing. Am finding these workshops invaluable and will continue repeating them to continue to improve.”
~ Liz McCarthy, Alumni
Julia went from a complete beginner to finding her voice and selling her paintings!
“I used oil paints for the first time in a workshop with Kristy in 2016. I was greatly inspired by her work and teachings, where I learned how to incorporate imaginative elements in the style of realism and portraiture. Kristy has always encouraged me to use my intuition and creativity in addition to the technical skills while painting. In doing so, I’ve explored creative ideas in my work, for example the idea to create a woman holding a glowing sun in a painting went viral on Instagram and got over 5 million views, which lead to commissions and great business! I thank Kristy for being an amazing mentor that has helped me improve technically as well as find my own creative voice.”
~ Julia Jenkins, Alumni
Today Miriam earns a full-time income from her paintings!
“When I first started painting at the beginning of the pandemic I was clueless but eager to learn. Kristy changed my whole outlook on painting. She taught me to look at painting holistically- explaining the foundations of composition, color, and about the many elements beyond the paint and paintbrush that make up an engaging and effective portrait. She has a wonderful way of instilling confidence and in short time, I was able to go from beginner to full time artist. My path here would have been a lot longer and a lot more complicated had it not been for Kristy’s guidance.”
Miriam Hoffman, Alumni
Jetta has gained confidence in her oil portrait paintings!
“I first heard of Kristy Gordon in 2018 and since that time, I have taken part in her online classes and two of her in-person live model workshops. Every time, I learn more and more and I have become more confident with oil portraiture with her instruction and amazing tips. Kristy is an amazing teacher and is extremely patient and helpful and really set me up for success in oil portraiture.”
~ Jetta Williams, Alumni
Mary went from artistically blocked to renewed passion!
“I found myself at the proverbial 'fork-in-the-road' - watching all my friends retire and wondering if I had made a wrong decision concentrating on an art career all these years. I had lost my passion! Fortunately I had enough good sense left to join Kristy's Art Mentoring Program - a series of interesting, thorough, and fun assignments with live zoom discussions and gentle critiques. My passion is back! And with that comes a new energy which brings consistent commissions as well as many exhibitions! Thank you Kristy, for finding me at that fork and offering a helping hand, gently whispering 'this way!' and inviting me to walk alongside you, guiding me on the road less traveled."
~ Mary Rose, Alumni
