Bouguereau Master Copy- Part 2- The Art Of The Color Study recorded webinar
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Bouguereau Master Copy- Part 2- The Art Of The Color Study Duration: 7.5 Hours
Step into the preparatory world of Bouguereau's studio with this immersive tutorial conducted in oil. This course explores the essential role of the color study which is a small, painting study that Bouguereau and his students created as a critical preparatory step before working on large-scale paintings. Far from a mere sketch, these color studies served as a visual roadmap, allowing the artist to resolve color relationships, atmospheric effects, and the overall hue, value and chroma harmony of the final work in a manageable format. This is part 2 of a 10 part series where we will continue our deep dive into copying Bouguereau's painting Le Crépuscule.
The Color Study: Planning for the Masterwork- Discover how Bouguereau used small oil studies to work out the complex color orchestration of his large-scale paintings. We will examine the purpose and execution of these preparatory works, learning how to make meaningful color decisions on a small scale before committing them to a final canvas. Through careful observation, we will create our own color study of Le Crépuscule, following the same thoughtful process Bouguereau employed.
This is not the painting that we will be copying but this illustration shows an example of his color studies.
Why Watch?
This course reveals the hidden architecture behind Bouguereau's process, the careful planning and color exploration that preceded every major work. Participants will gain insight into a working method that saves time, material, and creative energy by resolving aesthetic questions before touching the final surface. Whether you are a painter looking to strengthen your preparatory practice or an admirer of Bouguereau seeking to understand his process, this workshop offers a rare glimpse into the thoughtful methodology behind some of the 19th century's most beloved paintings.
Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson is a dedicated painter and esteemed instructor at The Academy of Realist Art Boston, passionately committed to preserving and advancing the rich tradition of painting. Currently serving as the principal online atelier program instructor at ARA Boston, he also conducts private online lessons from his well-equipped home studio. Eric's unwavering ambition lies in weaving his own artistic link within the chain of tradition, diligently mastering the working techniques employed by the revered old masters whom he deeply admires. By integrating these methods into his own artistic process, he aims to achieve a remarkable level of authenticity and fidelity in his diverse range of subjects, spanning from captivating portraits to evocative still life and captivating landscapes. With each new encounter with beauty and truth, Eric yearns to present a fresh perspective that unveils the timeless beauty and eternal truths, albeit seen through a distinct lens and colored by a unique artistic medium.