Emotional Figure Painting with Daniel Petrov
Tuesdays, 6 classes
10am – 12:30pm
Offered For:
Fall Session Two
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9
Non-Members: $210
Members: $160
This fun, hands-on course will empower you to tap into your emotions and live out your creative
potential. After shaking off any pre-existing fears you will learn how to paint human faces and figures
with economy and sensitivity. Working from photos or your imagination, you will sharpen your drawing
skills and enliven your paintings with vibrant, expressive color harmonies. You will be inspired to look
deep within, visualize your soul, and commit your own unique personality to canvas or paper.
Discover the beauty and fulfillment of art. All water media and all skill levels are welcome.
Supply List:
• 7 colors. You can use either acrylics, water-soluble oils, watercolors, or any other water media.
Economy-grade is fine. Suggested colors: Yellow Lemon, Yellow Medium, Red Medium, Burnt Sienna,
Phthalo Green, Phthalo Blue, White.
• 6-12 economy-grade flat bristle brushes (various sizes)
• a jar (to be filled with water)
• a palette or plastic plate or thick piece of cardboard
• a soft pencil (not too thin)
• a sketching pad (any size)
• 6 pre-stretched primed canvases (16” x 20” or larger) OR a multi-sheet watercolor paper pad (9” x 12” or
larger)
Daniel Petrov paints the human figure in a unique and sensuous style. Characteristic are his dynamic brush strokes and a penchant for vivid colors, whimsical gestures, and heightened expressions.
Daniel was born in Bulgaria and grew up in Germany. A graduate of SFAI, he worked as a cameraman in New York, shooting TV news and documentaries for international broadcasters. After settling in the Tampa area, Daniel began pursuing a life as an artist. He has exhibited across the US and has worked on a wide range of art, illustration, graphic design, advertising, logo, and branding projects. He has also taught expressive figure painting classes, written articles on contemporary art, headed the education department at an art center, and managed visual communications for a humanitarian startup. Daniel is married to Japanese artist Yumiko Petrov, with whom he has two children.
