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
“Apply base colors Before putting the colors already on the character let's take into account that watercolors are difficult to maneuver once placed on the page. Before doing anything make sure all your tools are well organized. I keep the water away from the blade in case something happens and all the materials, at least the colors, I try to have them where my main hand, my right. If you're left-handed, maybe you have it on the other side. Before starting to paint you must take into account what colors you will use. Watercolor is a bit jealous. We must start with the most subdued colors and...”
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Course summary for: Drawing Expressive Characters
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Category
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Areas
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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