Egon Schiele Inspired Figure Drawing Course

Thursday Life Live - Inspired by Egon Schiele

Drawing / Water-based / Figure

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Join Gary Long as he explores the distinctive mark-making of Austrian artist Egon Schiele. Broadcast live from our studio in St Ives with a model, you are invited to join in at home with guided exercises. 

Gary Long
  • Gary Long drawing
  • Egon Schiele, Woman with Bent Left Leg. Torso

Working with a model, Gary will demonstrate how the approaches the figure, inspired by Schiele’s expressive drawing and painting technique. Over this live two-hour session, Gary will guide you through a series of exercises around mark-making and composition. By watching Gary at work, learn how he positions the figure on the paper, how to use simple, bold outlines, and when to add colour for dramatic effect. 

Starting with 5 and 10 minute poses, these will be followed by longer poses to develop your drawings. You will have the option to introduce colour using gouache, watercolour or pastel. 

Broadcast from our studio overlooking Porthmeor Beach, you will draw alongside Gary, live from the model. You will get a unique insight into how to produce loose, fluid, figurative sketches inspired by Schiele’s expressionistic style.

The screen will be split between the model and Gary’s canvas throughout the session so you can draw and paint along with Gary. Your view will be different due to how we position the cameras. You won’t be seen or heard in the session but you can ask questions using the webinar chat function. Share your work live with others on social media using the #SaturdayLifeLive and #schoolofpainting

Thursday Life Live – Inspired by Egon Schiele

Drawing / Water-based / Figure

We haven’t scheduled this course yet. Please email us to register your interest for future availability.

Register Interest

How Does an online session work?

Once you have booked, we will send you a link an hour before the session starts so you can join in live, all you need to do is follow the link ten minutes before the start time. You can watch this on a PC, or tablet and maybe even cast to your Smart TV from your phone.

You can put questions to the tutor using the chat function during the session. The sessions are recorded and you will be able to watch again at your leisure as many times as you want for up to a month. You will also be invited to join our Facebook Alumni group so you can share your discoveries with fellow students from around the world.

Taught by

Gary
Long

View Gary’s Work

After many years as an illustrator I taught on the BA Illustration course at Falmouth University. In 2011 I began teaching at St Ives School of Painting. I deliver courses involved with the figure, still life and landscape. My practice as a painter feeds into the teaching, often through demonstrations. The school is wonderful – the history the ethos and most of all the people.

What to Bring

Please equip yourself with your favoured drawing materials eg charcoal, pencils, pastels and either your sketchbook or some large sheets of paper resting on a board.

For this particular session it would be ideal to have some brown packing paper and/or pastel paper in earth coloured shades. Fixer spay or hairspray will be needed to fix the charcoal before we move on to using colour. The following colours would be useful either in gouache or watercolour. Acrylic could also be used thinned out. Some water and a couple of brushes in different sizes.

White, burnt sienna, red, blue, black, yellow ochre.

You will need access to the internet and ideally a PC or laptop or a tablet with audio. Phones are less suitable due to the small screen size but certainly possible.

Timings and Breaks

We will start at 6 pm and work for 2 hours. We will pause for questions at different points during the session you can pose any questions to the artist using the chat function.

What our students say

It was really interesting to see how Gary linked his preliminary sketches with painting. I feel I have learned a lot and look forward to ‘attending’ more demonstrations.

Christine Devereux

Brilliant tuition and demonstration from Gary, well done for using this new way of communicating artistic learning and enjoyment.

William Stephens

I think the webinar series are brilliant! I have seen them all. A big thank you to you and all the people involved with these innovative ways of generating courses. They’ve been a lifeline during these difficult times.

Pat G

Thank you so much…I [have] really enjoyed watching and learned so much. Gary Long is a fantastic teacher and I’ve attended his classes before, which have always been inspirational.

Lesley

FAQs

Art Courses

Do I need any previous art experience?

Not always. We offer courses for all levels, including complete beginners, intermediate students and more experienced artists. You can look for the experience level listed on the individual course page to find the most suitable option for you. If you need any guidance on what course might suit you best, contact on our friendly team on 01736 797180 and they will be able to help.

In Person Courses

How large are your art classes?

Our studio courses are taught in small groups of around 10 to 12 people, allowing tutors to provide individual guidance alongside group demonstrations and discussions.

What is included in an art course?

Course fees include professional tuition from a practising artist and use of the School’s studio facilities. Materials and equipment are all included in our in person courses, workshops and life drawing sessions – so you can just turn up and get started. Teas and coffees are also provided throughout the day.

Can I attend an art course on my own?

Absolutely. Many students come to St Ives School of Painting independently. Courses offer a welcoming and sociable environment, with plenty of opportunities to meet other people who share an interest in making and learning.

How do I choose the right art course?

Start by considering how you would like to work. You may want to learn a particular medium, improve a skill such as drawing or colour mixing, explore a subject such as landscape or still life, or develop a more personal approach. Each course page explains the content, materials, level and teaching approach to help you decide. Our friendly, helpful team are always available to help further.

Please call us on 01736 797180 to discuss your options or email [email protected].

How do I get my work home?

Tutors have special techniques for transporting oil paintings and for our 3 day courses we will give you a plastic folder with a handle. These are also available to purchase for £3.50 or do bring a portfolio.

Please note: For the course Bigger, Bolder, Braver with Boo Mallinson, we will provide a large A1 size plastic folder for your work but please consider how you will be able to transport the larger canvases home safely before signing up for the course as we will not be able to store large paintings in the studio. On this course you will be painting on a 50cms x 50cms and a 1m x 1m canvas alongside smaller pieces.

For international students we are happy to arrange transportation of your work back home, postal costs will be borne by you.

What do I need to bring?

You don’t need to bring anything with you unless we specify beforehand. All materials, aprons and tools are provided, however some people do like to bring along their favourite set of brushes or sketchbooks.

What do I do for lunch?

Courses allow an hour’s break for lunch and there are numerous places nearby or you are welcome to bring a packed lunch into the studio.

What times do courses run?

Most of our courses start at 10am and end at 4.30pm on the first day. Subsequent days we start at 9.30am ending at 4pm.

Short workshops start at 10am in the Summer and 9.30am/ 1.30pm during September festival


Can I bring my dog?

The studios are busy places with lots of equipment and not suitable for bringing a pet dog. We can accommodate assistance dogs with prior notice so we can make suitable adjustments. If you wish to bring an assistance dog please call 01736 797180 or email [email protected]

Choosing an Art Course

Do you run life drawing classes in St Ives?

Yes. We hold regular life drawing sessions in St Ives, including Thursday evening and Saturday morning classes. These welcoming, tutored sessions are open to a range of experience levels and provide an opportunity to practise drawing from a life model. Our life drawing sessions are held just a 5 minute walk from our studios at The Island Centre.

Do you offer art courses for adults?

Yes. We run art classes and courses for adults throughout the year, from accessible introductory workshops to more intensive courses for people looking to deepen their creative practice.

What types of painting can I learn?

Our courses cover a wide range of approaches, including oil painting, acrylic painting, watercolour, gouache, landscape painting, still life, portraiture and abstraction. We also offer courses exploring colour, composition, mark-making and creative confidence.

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