Realistic Portrait with Graphite Pencil
Introduction of the shadow 2D - I
A course by Diego Catalan Amilivia , Painter and Illustrator
Joined November 2017
About the video: Introduction of the shadow 2D - I
Overview
“All the work of analysis and planning of the structure really culminates in this phase with the introduction of the pattern of the shadow. It is easy to underestimate this moment and that would be a serious mistake. If the distribution of the previous marks has worked, we will get a huge approach to the similarity with the pattern of the shadow. It is also the moment when it will finally be evident if we have made some measurement error, so why wait?”
In this video lesson Diego Catalan Amilivia addresses the topic: Introduction of the shadow 2D - I, which is part of the Domestika online course: Realistic Portrait with Graphite Pencil. Learn the basics and technique to create realistic anatomical drawings.
Partial transcription of the video
“Welcome to the lesson on shadow. We have already completed three chapters of theoretical content. You must forgive me. but they were necessary. We had to discuss bone structure. volumetric structure and features. how features are organized within the face This is essential information for properly organizing the interior. um... However. that doesn't mean we'll stop checking the plumb lines. We'll keep measuring distances and proportions because we often get accustomed. lowering our guard and focusing too soon on isolated details. We often lower our guard and focus prematurely on isolated de...”
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Course summary for: Realistic Portrait with Graphite Pencil
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Category
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Areas
Artistic Drawing, Drawing, Figure Drawing, Fine Arts, Pencil Drawing, Portrait Drawing, Realistic Drawing, Sketching, Traditional illustration

Diego Catalan Amilivia
A course by Diego Catalan Amilivia
Diego Catalán graduated from the University of Salamanca with a degree in Fine Arts, specializing in painting. He has done postgraduate work at the Art Students League and the National Academy of Design in New York City. He currently combines his art with his work teaching Artistic Anatomy at the Escuela Superior de Dibujo Profesional in Madrid.
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