Expressive Watercolor Portraits
Presentation
A course by Arthur Braud , Visual Artist and Photographer
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
“Hi, my name is Arthur Breaux. 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 first drawin...”
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Course summary for: Expressive Watercolor Portraits
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Illustration -
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Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Fine Arts, Painting, Portrait Drawing, Traditional illustration, Watercolor Painting
Arthur Braud
A course by Arthur Braud
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.
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