Expressive Watercolor Portraits

Presentation

A course by Arthur Braud , Visual Artist and Photographer

97% positive reviews (154)

3,815 students

Audio: English

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About the video: Presentation

Overview

“In this lesson I will introduce myself, my artworks, and my story. I will tell you all that has led me to where I am today.”

In this video lesson Arthur Braud addresses the topic: Presentation, which is part of the Domestika online course: Expressive Watercolor Portraits. Explore color, composition, and technique to create captivating portraits with a powerful message.

Partial transcription of the video

“Presentation Hi, my name is Arthur Braud, and I'm a visual artist, photographer and designer from Chicago, Illinois. I have worked with authors, musicians and other artists, creating book and album covers. From a very early age I was always interested in the arts. My first love was music. Being a shy kid, I was intimidated by my peers. I had a lot of performance anxiety. My performance anxiety prevented me from pursuing my love for music because I was unable to perform in front of others. As I was growing older, I needed to find a form of art to express myself. That's why I picked up my fir...”

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Course summary for: Expressive Watercolor Portraits

Level: Beginner
97% positive reviews (154)
3815 students
4 units
19 lessons (4h 13m)
14 downloads

Category
Illustration
Software
Adobe Photoshop
Areas
Fine Arts, Painting, Portrait Drawing, Traditional illustration, Watercolor Painting

Arthur Braud

A course by Arthur Braud

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Visual Artist and Photographer

Arthur Braud is a Vietnamese-American artist born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. Deeply influenced by portraiture artists such as Lucian Freud & Giacometti, Braud mastered observational drawing techniques in graphite and charcoal before moving on to painting with oil, acrylic, and watercolor.

Arthur’s work juxtaposes the ideas of beauty and devastation, focusing on the psychological state of humanity to connect individuals through visual representation. He has participated in over twenty gallery showings, including the Grand Rapids Art Prize, and has curated several exhibitions in locations throughout the USA. He currently resides in Chicago, where he works as a portrait photographer, teacher, and participant in creative fairs and events.