Do you have favorite, memorable photos of children or adults you wish you could paint?

I've got a smart phone full of photos I've taken when I'm out with family or friends, or on a painting trip. I'll bet you do too!

These days, smart phones give us instant access to a good camera. We can take good pictures of everyday people doing ordinary things, any time, any place. Whether it's at the park or a sporting event or even in your backyard with friends and family, our phones can provide good material for painting.

The problem is, how do you turn those images into paintings? The camera doesn't always give us the best composition or color, and painting the figure can be very difficult.

Whether it's painting children or adults, you have to deal with proportions, showing action or mood, as well as how to simplify and eliminate detail. It's hard to know where to begin with the figure. Should I jump right into the painting, or should I do a detailed drawing first? How do I know what to eliminate in the photo? What's important and what's not? What colors best express my subject?

It's easy to ruin your painting with too much detail, and frustrating trying to stay loose with good brushwork.

I'm Happy To Bring To You My Online Workshop

In my online course, THE EVERYDAY FIGURE, I demonstrate how to turn these pictures we take everyday into paintings. The course has 9 full length demonstrations where I show how to create good compositions and think through the process of simplifying and constructing the painting. I show how to "see" your subject in terms of simple shapes and values that make it easier to draw and place the figure in its environment. You'll also learn how to think about color to better suggest the light and form, how to suggest movement, and create subtle color and value changes that refine the painting.

Here's What You'll Get When You Sign Up, And What Makes "The Everyday Figure" Workshop Special

1.

Lifetime Access: Retake The Workshop Again and Again, For FREE!

The path to mastery in any field is through intentional repetition. Which is why I make this workshop available to members whenever they're ready to get to work, 24/7. You get lifetime access.

2.

Achieve With A Professional Artist and Passionate Instructor

Phil Starke has a long history of delivering exceptional online training to students all over the world. He has been bringing art instruction to the internet since 2009 through his "Online Mentoring", "Bootcamp Workshop Online Course", "Plein Air Online Course", "Light & Shadow Online Workshop" and "How To Successfully Mix Greens And Paint A Summer Landscape".

3.

Build Skills, Confidence, & Clarity

This course will help give you confidence and you'll feel more energized as you build your skills and knowledge.

You'll also gain clarity of direction. No more confusion from wandering the internet or watching a multitude of YouTube videos.

4.

Focused Learning

It's unique to have a figure workshop focus on those everyday figures you find in your photographs. Figure workshops normally focus on the "formal posed portrait, or full figure". With "The Everyday Figure" workshop, learn to paint those informal, memorable photos you want to bring to the canvas!

Here's what people are saying about studying with Phil Starke

"Phil Starke's lessons have been the most useful to me that I have found. After years of art school and books getting me nowhere, a few truly useful tips from his videos have helped my paintings improve dramatically. Phil's videos and lessons are full of extremely useful information. Having the right tools and information has helped me make progress. I highly recommend any Phil Starke classes or videos to anyone serious about learning to paint."

Brad P.

Phil makes each lesson so interesting that I want to keep learning from him. His video lessons are exceptional because he goes into great depth to explain what will make the painting better. Phil is unique because I believe he really cares about his students. He puts so much time, energy, and effort into his teaching methods that, in my opinion, he leaves all the other instructors in the dust.

Cindy S.

I am loving your lessons. I think I could spend the rest of my life working on each lesson. I guess that's the point. They are the bridge between my painting on my own for the last five years, and getting to better paintings. The lessons showcase your own expertise as a teacher, and they address the challenges I have. I was blown away to see you in the very first lesson, take a photograph to a really nice painting.

I admire how you can paint literlally anything. The resources you have assembled/created are really valuable. Your lessons help me UNDERSTAND more of Carlson (AND Payne) then ever before. I am interested in constantly improving my work.

Andrea K.

Check Out The Contents Of This Course

Look at all the videos and great perks that you get in this online workshop.

Introduction Module

The Introductory Module gives you a jump start so you can dive right into the workshop. A video and supply list are included within this Module.

Module 1: Adults

Video 1: Establishing The Masses - 2 hrs. 13 min.

This video demo demonstrates the importance of establishing the large shapes or masses of dark and light, this sets up the composition as well as establishing light direction. It's the important first step before any detail or subtle value and color changes take place.

Video 2: Simplifing A Busy Scene - 2 hrs. 48 min.

In this video demonstration I show how to paint figures in a busy scene, how to decide what's important and what can be eliminated. The importance of simplifying the shapes and values so that color is an easier process to understand.

Video 3: Suggesting The Figure - 2 hrs. 38 min.

In this video the figures are smaller and the landscape (or cityscape in this case) is bigger, so it helps to be able to suggest what's going on with the figure, using bigger brushstrokes to suggest form and cut down on detail.

Video 4: Using Subtle Values and Colors - 2 hrs. 6 min.

This video focuses on how to show depth by using subtle value and color changes as well as a variety of hard and soft edges in the large masses of color.

Module 2: Children

Video 1: Backlighting - 3 hrs. 12 min.

The focus of this video is suggesting light, how it affects the form and color of the subject, as well as using negative shapes to simplify and achieve accurate proportions.

Video 2: Children In Motion - 2 hrs. 29 min.

In this video I demonstrate how to capture the action of children playing soccer. I show how to create movement in the figures and how to keep them from looking stiff.

Video 3: Finding The Shadow Pattern in the Figure - 2 hrs. 1 min.

In this video the figures are smaller and the landscape (or cityscape in this case) is bigger, so it helps to be able to suggest what's going on with the figure, using bigger brushstrokes to suggest form and cut down on detail.

The 4 Bonuses

There are 4 bonuses for this workshop. Each Bonus is designed to take you a little deeper into skill development. See below for full descriptions.

BONUS

Four Great Bonuses To Take You Further!

Bonus 1

"Reclining Figures - Capturing The Gesture"

Reclining figures can be a little tricky. In figures laying on the ground or on a couch, there is a gesture to them, a movement of line that keeps the figures from looking stiff. In this video I show how to capture the attitude of reclining figures, using longer brushstrokes to show more fluidity.

Bonus 2

"Planes of the Head"

In this video I demonstrate how to understand and use the planes of the head to simplify and show form and solidity. Without an understanding of the planes of the head, the heads you paint will look mushy and amateurish.

Bonus 3

"Coaching Session Webinars"

FREE Professional Development Webinars for Members of "The Everyday Figure" Workshop only. I'll be doing webinars to continue to work with members on this skill development. This Bonus alone keeps the education in this Workshop growing.

Bonus 4

"Working With Photographs"

Photographs are a great tool to use in painting. But there are a lot of problems when working from photos, and it helps to be aware of what they are. In this art guide I go over each of these problems and explain solutions to them.

Phil Starke

Achieve With A Professional Artist And Passionate Instructor

Phil has been a professional working artist for over 30 years. Over this time he has helped hobbyists, art students, art teachers, and professional artists all build their skills to become stronger artists. He teaches proven methods that you can use to keep your work improving and progressing forward.

He has a long history of delivering exceptional online training to students all over the world. He has been bringing art instruction to the internet since 2009, His online instruction includes "Bootcamp Workshop Online Course", "Plein Air Online Course" and "Light & Shadow Online Workshop" and a monthly membership,"Easel Insight Membership".

Phil's work and career biography can be found at www.philstarke.com.

PHIL'S WORK HAS BEEN FEATURED AND WRITTEN ABOUT IN THESE PREMIER PUBLICATIONS

You Can Start Today!
When You Join, It's Your's FOREVER!

When you join the Everyday Figure Online Workshop you'll enjoy these benefits:

Attend Class On Your Own Time. No Need To Use Vacation Days.
Work At Your Pace.
Classes Are Always Available, 24 Hours A Day, 7 Days A Week. It's Your's Forever!
Rewind And Listen Again As Often As You Want To What Was Taught In Class
Learn Critical Elements That Make Paintings "Work".
Learn From A Professional Who Actually Makes A Living As An Artist.
Costs Less Than Traveling To A Workshop.
Study Anywhere You Have Internet Access.
As Easy To Use As Playing A YouTube Video.
Eligibility to attend Coaching Webinars!

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Enrollment Doors Close June 22, 2023 9:00 pm Eastern/8:00 pm Central/6:00 pm Pacific

SELF-STUDY

An in-depth, full-length workshop

$450

After Open Enrollment $550

Lifetime Access
Immediate Start with password
Access to Entire Workshop
9 Full Length Demonstrations
4 Impactful Bonuses
Quarterly Coaching Webinars

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MASTERY LEVEL

Dig deeper with 3 Personal Video Critiques

$750

After Open Enrollment $850

Lifetime Access
Immediate Start with password
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9 Full Length Demonstrations
4 Impactful Bonuses
Quarterly Coaching Webinars

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3 Personal Video Critiques (30-45 min. long)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why Should I Buy This Course?

This is a focused workshop on the figures you see around you every day, and that's a workshop that's very rare to find. If you have taken any of my other courses or purchased any of my past DVDs, you know the quality I bring to my instruction. If you have never studied with me before, I can guarantee that I bring my best to every course I offer. I hold nothing back!

How Can I Get A Refund?

There is a 30-Day, no hassle refund. Please contact me within the 30-day period through the Support link and I will be happy to help you.

Is This Course Accredited?

No. Phil Starke Studio and the Paint With Confidence family of online courses is not an accredited school.

How Long Do I Have Access To The Course?

Following your purchase, the "Everyday Figure Online Workshop" is your's to keep FOREVER! Work at your own pace, at a speed that fits your schedule.

What Equipment Do I Need To Take The Course?

You'll need a computer (desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone). You'll also need a high-speed internet connection. If you can successfully play a YouTube video, then you have all the skill required to take this course.

One Last Thing.

My goal is to provide you with the highest quality education. If you encounter problems, please contact me through the Support link within the course. I want you to have a great experience in the "Everyday Figure Online Workshop". I look forward to working with you.

Phil Starke's painting, "The Basketweaver", was selected for the November 2001 cover of Southwest Art Magazine. This issue also had a feature article on Phil's work.

He is a graduate of The American Academy of Art, in Chicago, IL, trained by professional artists themselves.

He is represented by galleries and participates in several exhibitions around the country, won numerous awards and has had many publications write about his work and career.

Want to hear more about Phil as an Instructor?

"The video format and online platform is just excellent. I can replay something as many times as I want and don't torture you to repeat yourself multiple times. I can revisit other lessons when I am working on something of my own. I can stop a video as well, find someone's sneaker or something, then come back whenever I want to. I really think anyone should complete these lessons before tearing around the country and studying with other artists.
I want you to know now much I appreciated getting this information. It helped me think about how to attack the improvement of my work overall. Thank you so much for your patience and generous gift of your time."