Expressive Form: Drawing & Painting the Figure
Tilmeld
Build strong
draftsmanship rooted in academic principles while working expressively.
Understand the sculptural nature of form through light, edges, and volume.
Compose dynamic, emotionally resonant figure paintings from life.
Receive personalized feedback to push both technical and creative growth.
Led by New York–based artist Lucas Bononi, this five-day intensive workshop
focuses on the expressive interpretation of the human figure through the lens
of academic form. The goal is to sculpt volume and gesture in paint and drawing
while allowing room for intuition and personal voice.
Participants will
explore how classical techniques can be the foundation for powerful,
contemporary expression. Lucas guides students through the physics of light,
the architecture of the figure, and strategies for designing compelling
compositions. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to push boundaries
while remaining grounded in form.
Lucas’s personal style—what he calls Form Expressionism—merges a deep respect for realism with a desire to break form open expressively. Students will receive one-on-one guidance and demos to help refine their ideas and discover what they want their work to say.
“The balance of realism and expressionism has always defined my work. I studied the rigors of classical drawing at Grand Central Atelier, while consistently exploring abstraction over the years. These two forces grow strongest when nurtured in tandem.”
A live model will be present and pose throughout the entire duration of the workshop. This is central to the instruction and is included in the student cost.
All levels welcome, though ideal for those with prior experience drawing from life and working with oils.
A list of materials to bring will be sent to you upon signing up.
Please note: discount as pensioner/student/unemployed is only available for residents of Copenhagen Municipality proper, and we are required to request documentation for your status.
Undervisningssted
Praktisk information
- Hold nr:
- 22264
- Første møde:
- 13.10.25 kl. 09:30
- Sidste møde:
- 17.10.25 kl. 09:30
- Mødegange:
- 5
- Lektioner:
- 40
Pris
- Almen
- DKK 6480,00
- Dagpengemodtager
- DKK 6240,00
- Efterlønsmodtager
- DKK 6240,00
- Pensionist
- DKK 6240,00
- SU-modtager
- DKK 6240,00
Lucas Bononi
The balance of Realism with Expressionism is something I've always done. In order to do my best work realistically, I joined Grand Central Atelier and in order to express myself, I've been taking abstract classes consistently over the last decade. Both extremes, I told myself, will grow only when isolated. I love both the same, like if they are my two kids.