(Summer School) Figure into Painting with Dan Coombs: 22-26 July 2024 – Mon to Fri 10-5pm

Materials provided see below for details.

Join us for an enriching five-day, in-studio course, led by the artist Dan Coombs. This immersive course aims to empower you with the skills to convey emotion and captivate viewers through the intricate art of figure painting.

Course Highlights:

  • Explore a variety of poses and compositions, whether working with a single figure or dynamic arrangements.
  • Develop compelling narratives and compositions, unlocking the expressive potential of the human form.
  • Daily sessions working directly from the model, capturing the essence of emotion in your drawings.
  • Transform morning sketches into collages and studies, culminating in final masterpieces.
  • Art materials provided with exception of canvas which can be purchased in studio at the discounted price.

Above: Figure into Painting with Dan Coombs- 10-12 April 2024

This course explores creativity, self-expression, and the endless possibilities inherent in the emotional depth of the figure. Dan Coombs will guide you through an inspiring five-day journey, refining your technical skills while cultivating your personal artistic voice.

Each morning, we’ll work from the model, using these drawings to create collages and studies that will be turned into paintings towards the end of the course. We’ll examine how the body communicates emotions and unconscious thought, and study how single or multiple figures can be arranged to create narratives. Blurring the line between figuration and abstraction, we’ll explore the wide-ranging possibilities for painting inspired by the figure. Every student will be encouraged to follow their intuition, giving form to their unique artistic voice.

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About The Essential School Of Painting

The Essential School of Painting (ESOP) is an alternative art school based in Wood Green, London, specialising in painting and drawing classes taught by leading contemporary artists. The ESOP offers exciting, intellectually rigorous courses with the intention of advancing painting. Classes are available for all levels of experience.