Classes at partner colleges are scheduled to begin in April 2026. Enrolment for these courses will open on 13 February at 10:00 am. Registration for college-based courses must be completed directly through the relevant college’s website. Please note that places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Online courses available via my Patreon page can be accessed immediately. For those planning to attend in-person classes, early enrolment on my Patreon page is strongly recommended, as it provides a clear and in-depth overview of my teaching method.
GIANLUCA ROTELLI'S PATREON PAGE
PATREON PAGE
Join Gianluca Rotelli's Patreon page video lessons, a course designed like an artist's journal that you can open and explore from any page. Each lesson is divided into multiple episodes covering a wide range of topics, including drawing, oil portraiture, artificial intelligence, and digital painting. The course offers two tiers: one for beginners and one for advanced learners. By subscribing to the advanced tier, you’ll gain access to all levels, with fifty video lessons and exclusive posts featuring special content created by me. The subscription requires a monthly payment and can be canceled at any time
Hampstead school of art
info@hsoa.co.uk
020 7794 1439
This course at Hampstead School of Art is suitable for students of all levels, from beginners to advanced learners. Led by Gianlucca Rotelli, the course utilizes Charles Bargue's Drawing Course and Gottfried Bammes' Die Gestalt Des Menschen as reference materials.Students will be instructed in the method of comparing proportions and will focus on anatomical drawing, particularly human physiognomy. This includes a detailed study of the human skull, eyes, nose, mouth, and ears, with a closer look at Gottfried Bammes' drawings. The course emphasizes the use of the plumb-line to accurately judge measurements, covering heights, widths, negative spaces, and halftones.Anatomy is crucial for drawing, enabling artists to observe the exterior while understanding the anatomical realities beneath. Students will learn to visualize muscles beneath the skin and the skeleton below the muscles, simplifying life-drawing planes and visually constructing the human body using anatomical knowledge. The course delves into muscles in connection with the skeleton, with a specific focus on the skull.Drawing is the fundamental skill for artists, serving as a prerequisite for oil painting. By the course's conclusion, students will gain the ability to draw portraits confidently and accurately.
Techniques in Portraiture
We will delve into the captivating and unique challenge of portraiture, encompassing both drawing and oil painting from a live model. The emphasis will be on techniques, ranging from initial drawing stages to capturing tone and color, with a comprehensive exploration of paint handling and application. Anatomical drawing will be a focal point, involving an in-depth examination of the human skull, the intricacies of the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears. The poses will extend over multiple weeks, allowing for the discovery and encouragement of individual approaches.
Techniques in Portraiture
Explore the traditional techniques of portraiture and unlock the secrets employed by master artists in the use of glazes and effects. This course encompasses a comprehensive study of oil colors, tones, shadows, shapes, light, drawing, and proportions. Open to participants of all skill levels, it provides a versatile learning experience for anyone interested in refining their understanding and application of these artistic elements.
Tuesday
This course centers on three fundamental aspects: drawing, proportions, and oil techniques. Additionally, students will delve into the intricacies of colors, tones, shadows, and the interplay of light and shapes. The program is welcoming to participants of all skill levels. The only true prerequisite is to equip oneself with a generous amount of patience.
Thursday
info@heatherleys.org
The Heatherley School of Fine Art, 75 Lots Road, Chelsea, London SW10 0RN
Phone number: 020 7351 4190
How to Progress Further in Portraiture
Monday 6.30 pm -9.00 pm
Throughout the course, students will engage in two paintings featuring different models. These models will maintain the same pose for a six-week duration.
Throughout the study, students will confront key challenges in oil painting, including drawing, proportions, composition, colors, and halftones. Moreover, students will have the opportunity to create paintings inspired by renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Manet, and Sargent, using them as examples to develop their artistic style. Understanding the facial structure is crucial for comprehending masses, volumes, and the interplay of light and shadow.
Mondays
Anatomy for Artists
A course suitable for individuals of all drawing skill levels, designed to empower you with the ability to apply knowledge of human anatomy to represent the human figure. You will explore methods to comprehend and respond to anatomical information, interpreting the surface of the human form by understanding its planes. This course is particularly valuable for those aspiring to paint the human figure, allowing you to merge observational skills with essential anatomical knowledge.
Tuesdays
Painting from Life: Traditional Method
In this course we will paint from a live model, learning how to build the figure with a clear and solid method. We will begin with structural drawing: proportions, axes, volumes, and basic 3D forms, and then move into oil painting using a limited palette to create lively and harmonious skin tones.
We will approach anatomy in a practical way, focusing on how light shapes the body and how to read the temperature shifts in the skin. You will train your eye to see soft transitions, essential contrasts, and the overall atmosphere of the form. The process is gradual: observe carefully, measure thoughtfully, correct gently. We work from life, following the classical academic atelier tradition.
This course is designed for those who want to make real progress, from drawing to color, with clarity and confidence. Beginners and advanced students are welcome. Students are required to bring their own materials and should refer to the materials list below before their course starts.