Create Surreal Characters in Oil
A course by Fernando Vicente , Painter and Illustrator
Joined November 2013
Learn surrealist oil painting techniques, create unique characters, and develop advanced artistic skills in illustration and creativity.
Joined November 2013
Explore the fascinating world of surrealist oil painting and discover how to transform abstract concepts into striking works of art. From brief development to final execution, this course will guide you through the process of creating unique, stylized characters that come to life in a commercial context. You'll learn to select appropriate materials, prepare painting surfaces, and master oil painting techniques that will allow you to build layers, adding depth and detail to your works. Creativity thrives on knowledge; Fernando will teach you how to analyze and select references and mood boards to enrich your artistic perspective.
Over the course of several lessons, you'll develop a themed packaging project, where every brushstroke is an opportunity to express your personal style and challenge visual conventions. From the initial design to the final product, every step is designed to enhance your technical and creative skills. This artistic journey will not only teach you how to handle oil paint effectively but will also inspire you to explore new ways of telling visual stories through your paintings and applying them to commercial purposes.
What will you learn in this online course?
27 lessons & 21 downloads
- 161 students
- 27 lessons (6h 13m)
- 21 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, German, English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
The project involves designing surreal and modern commercial packaging, creating striking and stylized characters. The student will develop sketches, paint in oils, and adapt the final work to the packaging format, learning artistic and creative communication techniques.
Who is this online course for?
This course is designed for artists, illustrators, and creatives who wish to explore surrealist oil painting. Ideal for those interested in developing a unique style and learning advanced techniques that combine modern and classical elements in their work.
Requirements and materials
No extensive prior knowledge is required, just an interest in oil painting. You'll need basic materials such as gesso, MDF boards, brushes, oil paint, turpentine, LIQUID, tracing paper, and a palette. These items will help you develop your artistic skills.
Fernando Vicente
A course by Fernando Vicente
Fernando Vicente is a renowned illustrator with extensive experience in the advertising sector. He regularly publishes work in the El País newspaper and magazines, including the cultural magazine Babelia, and he has won three Awards of Excellence from the Society for New Design.
He also collaborates with magazines such as Vogue, Playboy, and Cosmopolitan, makes book and record covers, illustrates books for children and adults, and exhibits his paintings. One of his favorite themes is the pin-up style.
Fernando Vicente's work as a painter is characterized by the constant presence of the human figure. He paints in acrylic and always works standing in front of the easel, even when illustrating. He only uses the computer to add details such as fonts or background colors or to make collages.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Meet Fernando Vicente
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Influences
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U2
From brief to idea: how a creative concept is born
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Brief and communication with clients
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Receive the order
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Reference search
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Conceptualization: sketches
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U3
First steps
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The materials
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Preparing the table
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Transfer of the sketch
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U4
Oil painting: essential techniques
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Basic techniques for working with oil 1
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Basic techniques for working with oil 2
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Basic techniques for working with oil 3
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Basic techniques for working with oil 4
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Basic techniques for working with oil 5
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Cleaning the utensils
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U5
How to bring the work to life
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Working the skin 1
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Working the skin 2
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Working the skin 3
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Hair, eyebrows and eyes
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Painting clothes 1
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Painting clothes 2
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Paint the details 1
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Paint the details 2
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Paint the details 3
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How to protect your artwork: varnish
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The work of art
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Podcast: Drawing with obsession, living with passion
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FP
Final project
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Pop Surrealism Techniques with Oil
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