Open Portrait Session

Christopher Clements has been a working artist for almost 20 years. He studied Fine Art Painting at Manchester School of art before progressing on to three and a half years intensive study of Classical Realist Drawing & Painting at the Angel Academy in Florence.In 2013 he founded Northern Realist Drawing & Painting in Manchester and teaches at the University of Salford. Christopher designs and teaches all of the studio courses at Northern Realist while continuing his own artwork alongside. He has extensive experience in learning, teaching and working professionally, he has plenty to offer art students whatever your experience or motivation. Drawing and painting is essential to his daily work and this practical experience and constant development is reflected in the courses he teaches.

Christopher Clements

Come along and join us for a portrait session with a model holding one long pose.

Northern Realist Drawing & Painting

This portrait session with one long poses give you a chance to take your work further and the time available make the sessions well suited to painting. Customised easels with a drawing board and a tray for your materials are provided as well as seated positions if you’d rather work sitting down. The studio also has specially designed lighting to give everyone a great working environment. The sessions are not taught although there is always friendly advice on hand if you'd like a bit of help or feedback. All you need bring along is whatever you want to work with and lots of enthusiasm.The studio is open from 5:30pm if you want to arrive early to get set up. That way you can start the session in the right frame of mind and get the most out of the evening.One of the goals of Northern Realist is to create a hub of like minded artists to meet, swap ideas and see different techniques being used while pushing their own abilities. The open drawing sessions offer a great way to do this.Everyone is welcome regardless of whether you’ve studied at Northern Realist. If you are interested in studying at Northern Realist, open sessions are a great opportunity to see the studio and get idea of what’s on offer.

FAQs What Materials Will I need?Bring whatever you want to work with, drawing or painting. Easels and drawing boards are providedWhat are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?Train: Manchester PiccadillyMetrolink: New IslingtonParking: Free parking at Hope MillHow can I contact the organiser with any questions?Chris: info@northernrealist.comWhat's the refund policy?Up to one week, full refund if the session is cancelled

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