In this lesson, you will discover how to complete the first color pass of your figure painting, done in the sight-size method. Instructor Stephen Bauman will focus on establishing a complete statement of the pose. You will learn to balance the lights and darks in the painting and create a convincing illusion with color.

This lesson belongs to the course Sight-Size Figure Painting. In this 13-week course, Stephen Bauman will teach you how to paint the figure in the sight-size method. You will explore the processes of creating a transfer drawing and a color study to prepare for your final painting. Stephen will lecture on the materials and techniques he employs when painting the figure. This course will provide the knowledge you need to skillfully capture the human body on canvas utilizing the sight-size method.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.