In this online class, learn basic human anatomy and how to accurately depict proportions of the head and facial structure to construct your own self-portrait. Examine Greek busts and European paintings from the collection to gain an understanding of and approach to personal expression.
Students are responsible for providing their own supplies. View the supply list here.
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Ticket Information
Before registering for Studio Art Classes, please review Program Information and Policies.
Online Studio Art Classes can only be purchased through mfa.org. Unfortunately we cannot process phone orders or in-person sales.
All ticket sales are final. Tickets may not be refunded, are nontransferable, nor may they be resold.
Tickets are delivered to the e-mail address that was used to log in when registering for the class. Please check the spam folder if the ticket does not arrive within 30 minutes after registration.
About the Instructor
Patrick Brennan is a Boston-based sculptor, master of fine arts student at MassArt, and art educator with years of experience designing and building statues for public parks and exhibiting at art galleries within the New England area. Along with being an art instructor at the MFA he is also currently employed by the education department of Massachusetts College of Art and Design and previously by the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston. While in undergraduate school he studied figurative sculpture under the guidance of professor Charles Stigliano and became highly skilled in the discipline of classical sculpting in regard to proportion, anatomy, composition, and complex symbolism.
Did You Know?
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