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Workshops at McCormack Studios
Take this opportunity to learn from nationally recognized portrait artist, Paul W. McCormack. Students will be working from a live model as Paul demonstrates all the techniques and principles needed to execute a traditional portrait. With demonstrations and lectures given each day students are taken through a step-by-step procedure…watch, listen, learn, and then apply. Combined with individual attention, critiques and hands on instruction (with permission of the student), students will have the opportunity to create a finished portrait under Paul’s guidance. Beginners and advanced students alike will certainly benefit from the experience.
The Facilities
Located in the Market Street Industrial Park of Wappingers Falls, NY, McCormack Studios is housed in the former Historic Dutchess/Garner Print Works building. All workshops are held in Paul’s personal working studio, with over 750 square feet of space, 16-foot high ceilings and large north lit windows. To ensure personal guidance from Paul throughout each program, workshops are strictly limited to 10 students and one monitor. Easels and Tabourets are provided.
Travel and Accomodations McCormack Studios is centrally located in the Hudson RiverValley an area that boasts fine dining establishments, better lodging and many culturally significant attractions. For detailed information please visit the about page of the website.
2010 Workshop Schedule
Registration forms for workshops held in the McCormack Studios can be found at the bottom of this page. For workshops held outside of the McCormack Studios please refer to the website of the hosting facility for prices and information.
Here is your opportunity to learn the primary foundation for all portrait work. Designed for the beginning portrait artist, students will work from photographic reference on day one. With instruction on the proper use of angles, plumb lines and relative measurement, students will learn how to acquire correct proportions in order to achieve a likeness of the model. On day 2 students will work from a live model. With the inclusion of rendering techniques you will learn how to draw and render form and features in a realistic fashion.
Here is your opportunity to learn the primary foundation for all portrait work. Working from a live model, Paul will demonstrate and lecture on the principles of drawing a portrait. With instruction on the proper use of angles, plumb lines and relative measurement, students will learn how to acquire correct proportions in order to achieve a likeness of the model. With the inclusion of pencil techniques and the use of powdered graphite you will learn how to render form and features in a realistic fashion.
Students will be working from a live model as Paul demonstrates and lectures on the techniques and principles used in creating a traditional portrait in oil. Academic principles will be used to teach students how to acquire correct proportions and how to model individual features in order to achieve a likeness. Lectures will include basic palette set up, mediums, color mixing and theory, how to see and execute correct value relations, proper treatment of edges, and more. A direct approach to oil painting will be used in this 5 day intensive workshop.
Portrait in Watercolor - 5 Day Workshop July 28 – August 1, 2010 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Fee: $750 (model fee included) McCormack Studios, Inc. 400 Market Industrial Park, Suite 11 Wappingers Falls, NY12590 Phone: (845) 831-3368 Email: info@mccormackstudios.com Website: http://www.mccormackstudios.com/
For the exacting realism found in Paul’s work, most of day one will focus primarily on the drawing aspect of the portrait. With instruction on the proper use of angles, plumb lines and relative measurement, students will learn how to acquire correct proportions in order to achieve a likeness of the model. As the course continues, this intensive workshop will then focus on painting. Lectures will include basic color theory, how to see and execute correct value relations, proper treatment of edges, and so much more. Demonstrations in watercolor techniques will include wet into wet, glazing, and Paul’s signature dry brush technique.
Information and Registration for Workshops held at the McCormack Studios For workshops held outside of the McCormack Studios please refer to the website of the hosting facility for prices and information.
Deposits:Enrollment in all workshops is very limited. A deposit of 50% of the tuition shall be necessary to reserve a place; reservations are made on a first come first reserved basis. The balance of the tuition will be due two weeks prior to the start date of the workshop.
Cancellation Policy:Workshop participants may cancel up to 30 days prior to the start date of the workshop. The cancellation must be made in writing. Prior to the 30 days the deposit and any tuition monies paid over the deposit will be refunded, less a $75.00 cancellation fee. For cancellations with less than 30 days notice, the deposit is non-refundable. We cannot be responsible for refunds or credits of workshops missed due to illness, emergencies or events beyond our control.
Registration: There are 2 ways to register for workshops held at the McCormack Studios.
Option 1: Download the registration form and mail it in with your check or money order.
Option 2: Pay by credit card through a secure transaction online. Download the registration form and mail it in with your confirmation number or a copy of your payment receipt. An email confirmation will be sent to you within 48 hours of your payment.
Make payment here: Use the drop down menu to pay in full or to make a deposit only. After a successful transaction you will be redirected to the Home Page.
Travel and Accommodations:
For travel information and accommodations please visit the about page
Additional workshops are being continually added. To stay informed of all future workshops be sure to join our mailing list found on the contact page. If you have any questions, comments or concerns about a workshop program please contact us at info@mccormackstudios.com.
