Drawing Expressive Characters
Apply base colors
A course by Omar Lozano , Illustrator
About the video: Apply base colors
Overview
“An important step when painting is to block the character's colors. I will teach you the process that I follow with watercolors. ”
In this video lesson Omar Lozano addresses the topic: Apply base colors, which is part of the Domestika online course: Drawing Expressive Characters. Capture every little detail to bring your characters to life through their facial expressions and body language.
Partial transcription of the video
“Before we add colors to our character. remember watercolors can be tricky. Remember that watercolors can be difficult to control once they're on the page. Before you begin. ensure all your materials are well organized. This preparation is crucial for a smooth and efficient painting process. Ensure all your tools are neatly organized. I typically keep water away from the paper to avoid accidents. I arrange my materials. especially the colors. so they are accessible to my dominant hand. which is my right hand. This setup helps maintain control and efficiency while painting. reducing the risk ...”
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Course summary for: Drawing Expressive Characters
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Character Design, Comic, Drawing, Manga, Pencil Drawing, Traditional illustration, Watercolor Painting
Omar Lozano
A course by Omar Lozano
Mexican illustrator Omar Lozano has more than 10 years' experience working on comics, children's books, and character design. He seeks to express life and what it is to be alive in each and every one of his illustrations.
It all began with comics when he worked as a film colorist for DC, Marvel, and IDW projects, to name just a few. He worked as an artist in the remake of Ultraduck (a Mexican comic known for its '90s-style inspiration) before training as a conceptual artist for video games. He went on to illustrate children's books, some including DC characters such as Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, and the Justice League crew.
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