Course Content
One of the most loved and mesmerizing of classical ballets, Swan Lake, was composed by Tchaikovsky in 1875, and over 100 years later, it remains a favorite with ballet companies regularly performing it throughout the world.
This timeless love story weaves together magic, tragedy, and romance into four acts. It features Prince Siegfried and a lovely swan princess named Odette. Under the spell of an evil sorcerer, Odette spends her days as a swan swimming on a lake of tears. And her nights in her beautiful human form.
In this course, we will take our inspiration from this beautiful fairy tale and famous ballet. I will share with you how to develop an inspired color palette, layout a portrait in charcoal, and then add acrylics and pastels to create a luminous portrait of Odette.
This class also includes an art supply video where I share with you all the materials and brands that I use to create the portrait.
In addition, I have also included a bonus video where I discuss my philosophy on developing your style as an artist. I will share with you my approach to practice along with a few fun exercises that you can incorporate into your creative practice.
Immediate Access
$42.00
About the instructor
About Me Renee Mueller
Thank you for choosing to take my class, I'm so thrilled and honored that you're here. I want to tell you a little about me. I hold a BFA from the University of Michigan where I studied Art History, Dance, and Choreography.
I danced professionally and had the honor of teaching dance at the University of Michigan's Musical Theater and Theater Departments. Most of my life has been spent in the dance studio and the theater. Because of this, I have had the privilege to work with many talented dancers, costume designers, set designers, lighting designers, and musicians. One of the many things that I learned from this experience in the performing arts was to honor your ideas and devote yourself to a subject. Also, to share, support, and collaborate.
Once I decided to "exit stage left", it was challenging to find another creative outlet. Like many of us, I loved to draw, paint and create as a child, but never really invested a tremendous amount of time in cultivating that practice. About 10 years ago I began drawing again and decided to commit to a daily practice. I was challenged and inspired!. So, I continue to practice, experiment with materials, and allow my ideas to guide me through the process.
When creating art, I draw upon the many methods I learned as a dancer, choreographer, and teacher. Research, gathering inspiration, honoring my point of view, and sharing ideas. It is my hope that by sharing my creative practices, my process, techniques and what inspires me, you will find something that works for you.