Introduction to Spray Painting
A course by Miguel Ángel Belinchón BujesVisual Artist
A course by Miguel Ángel Belinchón Bujes, Visual Artist
Learn to paint a large-scale illustration with spray paint
Spray painting, whether on the street or in a studio, brings versatility and speed to any project as it quickly covers large surfaces and dries instantly.
Miguel Ángel has been dedicated to the world of urban art for years, working primarily with this technique. So much so that he has even developed a signature style in which he expertly combines hyperrealism, cubism, and an expressive use of color with the strength of graffiti—and which has been come to be known by specialists as "post-neocubism."
In this course, learn to paint realistic portraits with aerosol alongside your teacher, from the initial sketch to the finishing touches.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 10 downloads
materials
5 minutes, 33 seconds
Paint with spray I
13 minutes, 40 seconds
Paint with spray II
11 minutes, 16 seconds
The color arrives
8 minutes, 22 seconds
Fit the sketch on the support
12 minutes, 58 seconds
The skin
17 minutes, 26 seconds
What's included in this course?
To kick things off, discover what materials are essential when working with spray paints. Then do a sketch to help you visualize your artistic goal.
Miguel Ángel shows you the basic graffiti techniques along with his preferred color palette to give you some ideas when choosing your own.
Next, get your artwork down on its definitive support before moving on to color. Start with the skin and pay close attention to the eyes and their expression—an element that your teacher always puts special emphasis on.
After drawing and coloring the nose, mouth, hair, and background, add depth and detail to give your work a realistic look.
Wrap things up by sharpening the outline of the entire figure, a technique that Miguel Ángel uses to accentuate the cubist aspect of his pieces.
What is this course's project?
Paint a realistic portrait with just aerosol using Miguel Ángel's style as a reference point.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Illustrators, designers, artists, and anyone interested in learning how to spray paint.
Requirements and materials
Previous spray-painting experience is not necessary as Miguel Ángel explains how to work in this medium from scratch. However, basic drawing skills are required.
In terms of materials, you need transparent carpenter's glue, water, a brush, a mask, spray paints, different caps, and a surface to paint on.
Reviews
- 7 months ago
Buenísimo!
- 7 months ago
el mejor curso si quieres aprender y empezar a pintar con sprays de la mano de uno de los mejores maestros contemporáneos del arte urbano. Curso ameno, bien explicado y sencillo de seguir para después ponerlo en práctica
- 1 year ago
Motivante saber lo que se puede hacer con el spray!!
- 1 year ago
So far so good on this course! Very thorough, sections, explanations, concise an to the point and a very knowledgeable instructor! Appreciate his wisdom & expertise he shares!
- 1 year ago
Amazing!!! Always wanted to learn how to control the spray can!!!!
He has collaborated with brands such as Carhartt, Sephora, and Nespresso, and renowned artists including Deadmau5 are in proud possession of his works.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- U2
From the sketch to the support
- materials
- Sketch
- U3
The play
- Paint with spray I
- Paint with spray II
- The color arrives
- Fit the sketch on the support
- U4
Painting in detail
- The skin
- The eyes I
- The eyes II
- The eyes III
- The eyes IV
- Nose
- Depth and details
- Mouth
- Ears
- Flat colors
- The bottom
- Make the lines and the finished picture
- FP
Final project
- Initiation to spray painting
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FAQs
You’ll master advanced spray techniques, realistic portrait creation, blending styles like cubism and realism, using caps and valves, color selection, surface prep, and safety tips for urban art and graffiti murals.
This is an intermediate-level course, perfect for those with basic urban art or painting skills who want to refine advanced spray and mural composition techniques.
You’ll need spray cans with various caps, a respirator mask (3M), surfaces like MDF, primer, painter’s tape, wood glue, a pencil, reference photos, and recycled materials for experimentation.
You’ll learn glazing, transparency, gradients, precise control of pressure and distance, choosing caps for details and fills, and managing drips and lines in mural graffiti.
The course guides you through analyzing influences, mixing styles like cubism and realism, experimenting with materials, and expressing emotions to help you develop a unique, authentic artistic style.
Yes, you’ll learn how to compose, fit, and paint realistic portraits focusing on proportions, light, shadow, gradients, and details like eyes, eyebrows, and lips using spray.
The course explains the differences between caps like Astrofat, Super Skinny, and Fatcap, teaching you how to pick and use them for quick fills, fine details, and sharp lines.