Take your skills to the ultimate level
Learn the most advanced and refined airbrush techniques in an engaging, immersive masterclass packed with exercises dedicated to photorealistic portraiture, under the guidance of masters Dru Blair and Silvia Belviso.
Dru Blair
Tutor
Silvia Belviso
Co-tutor
What you will learn
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How to match colors perfectly every time by applying the Color Buffer Theory and its fundamental principles.
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Where to showcase your work and how to establish a fair, competitive price.
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The 10 rules of photorealism and the 3 essential requirements for creating truly believable paintings.
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The 21 elements of vision and how to use them to build convincing photorealistic images.
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How to develop finer observation skills and spot errors that often go unnoticed.
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How to render realistic skin, hair, lips, and eyes using precise texture-creation techniques.
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The essential operational techniques: the combined use of split paper and frisket, the shield-reveal and shield-conceal methods, the bounce method, the various eraser techniques, the comparison between frisket and paper, the frisket-layering method, and the correct procedures for image transfer.
Dru Blair
Dru Blair is one of the absolute masters of airbrushing and realism. He has transformed his talent into an iconic career with international awards, legendary covers like Power, collaborations with global brands, and Star Trek. Founder of the Blair School of Realism, he now trains artists from around the world.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
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Two registration options are available. The “COURSE ONLY” option covers exclusively the cost of the five days of classes. The “ALL-INCLUSIVE” option includes the course fee, five nights’ accommodation at the Seraphicum Center in a single room with private bathroom, as well as breakfast and lunch. Please note: transportation to and from Rome and dinner are NOT included. Option subject to room availability.
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PAYMENT METHODS
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You may choose to register by paying the full amount through our online store, or alternatively opt for payment in three installments by bank transfer.
Upfront payment via our store
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Pay in 3 instalments via bank transfer
By completing the form, you may request to pay in three instalments by bank transfer.