Watercolor Portrait Sketchbook
Light and shadow
A course by Carlos Rodríguez Casado , Illustrator and Watercolor Artist
Joined October 2012
Joined October 2012
About the video: Light and shadow
Overview
“The proportions and features are fundamental when drawing portraits, as are the lights and shadows, and that is what we are going to see in this lesson. To make it simple, we will start by identifying them in geometric figures, look well!”
In this video lesson Carlos Rodríguez Casado addresses the topic: Light and shadow, which is part of the Domestika online course: Watercolor Portrait Sketchbook. Master the drawing and watercolor techniques needed to create casual portraits anywhere.
Partial transcription of the video
“LIGHT AND SHADOW Now we'll learn how to add light and shadow. We need to know the light source and how it shines to add colour to the portraits. As we used simple geometric figures earlier to do the outline of proportions, we'll continue with these figures and apply the nuances of lights. I'll draw a cube with the graphite pencil. I start with soft strokes until I have a clear drawing, then I go over it. The extra lines are part of it, it'll happen when drawing this shape or another type of drawing. They also guide us on the page. To add lights and shadows, I'll establish a light source, fo...”
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Course summary for: Watercolor Portrait Sketchbook
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Category
Illustration -
Areas
Painting, Portrait Drawing, Sketchbook, Watercolor Painting
Carlos Rodríguez Casado
A course by Carlos Rodríguez Casado
Carlos Rodríguez Casado is a renowned illustrator and watercolorist whose work has reached an international audience through collaborations with major brands and media outlets such as MTV, HBO, El Mundo, and El País.
His skill in creating portraits and caricatures, emphasizing expressiveness and capturing the soul through the eyes, has earned him awards and recognition in various art and design forums.
In addition to his successful career as a visual artist, Carlos has shared his passion and knowledge through workshops and classes, inspiring the next generation of creatives worldwide.
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