Expressive Watercolor Portraits

Looking and Preparing References

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: Looking and Preparing References

Overview

“We will be looking at our mood board of images that will aid in our creative process. I have selected a handful of images that are inspired by my thumbnail sketch. I will then show you how to edit our portrait reference to create more contrast and bolder colors.”

In this video lesson Arthur Braud addresses the topic: Looking and Preparing References, 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

“Looking & Preparing References In this lesson I'll introduce you to the reference photos that are inspired by my thumbnail sketches. We'll use Photoshop or your phone to edit the images so we can create references that will better assist our process. Let's start looking at the photos that will inspire our painting. Now we have our thumbnail sketches we can look for reference photos that will correlate with our vision. You can use Pinterest, Google Images, your own images or social media to find your reference photos. We won't be copying everything forbidden so it's a great idea to have ...”

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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.