Introduction to Oil Paint Illustration
First layer of acrylic and beginning to tone II
A course by David de las Heras , Plastic Artist and Illustrator
Joined May 2017
About the video: First layer of acrylic and beginning to tone II
Overview
“Second part of the lesson.”
In this video lesson David de las Heras addresses the topic: First layer of acrylic and beginning to tone II, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Oil Paint Illustration. Create a book cover using pictorial techniques.
Partial transcription of the video
“[Music] We have already painted the light part of the skin, the light part. Now we will proceed to paint the shadow part. The skin tone that is in shadow tends to a more greenish color. So we make a mix white with blue and some touch of yellow. Since we have one color left, as you see in the palette quite a bit I would say electric or saturated. Let's lower it with a little natural shade soil. A little magenta too. The thing is to mix until we find the color we are looking for. I think we are already getting closer. [Music] More or less I think that this is the color we were looking for. Le...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Oil Paint Illustration
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Editorial Illustration, Fine Arts, Oil Painting, Painting, Traditional illustration

David de las Heras
A course by David de las Heras
David de las Heras completed his studies at the Universidad del País Vasco, specializing in the field of painting. With his characteristic style, he collaborates with national and international publications and has created the covers for books such as Kalimán en Jericó by Àngel Burgas, Rayos by Miqui Otero, and Instrumental by James Rhodes.
His pictorial work has always tried to find interest in moments of conflicet related to the home and the feeling of belonging. Through his illustrations, he establishes a dialogue with the viewer and helps them understand the world around them. His work has been exhibited in countries such as Spain, Germany, and Portugal, as well as in collective exhibitions at La Casa Encendida and at the Matadero in Madrid.
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