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Realistic Portrait with Graphite Pencil

The physics of light - I

A course by Diego Catalan Amilivia , Painter and Illustrator

Painter and Illustrator. Madrid, Spain.
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About the video: The physics of light - I

Overview

“To generate the illusion in a three-dimensional way, we must understand in detail how light works by revealing objects to our eyes. If you understand the physics of light, you understand how you see and how to draw what you see. Get ready for the most important lesson of the course! ”

In this video lesson Diego Catalan Amilivia addresses the topic: The physics of light - 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

“The Physics of Light As for our sketch production process, the only theme left to study is the principles of light. This theme will help us understand how to replicate the elements that create that three-dimensional illusion. Let's get to it, shall we? The light is a side of the craft that is often overlooked. When it comes to representing something using tones or lines, we never think about the way the light bounces back from that shape, or how that's the actual object we're replicating. Whenever something enters our field of vision, you must be aware of the fact that our perception is det...”

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Course summary for: Realistic Portrait with Graphite Pencil

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Diego Catalan Amilivia

Diego Catalan Amilivia
A course by Diego Catalan Amilivia

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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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Realistic Portrait with Graphite Pencil

A course by Diego Catalan Amilivia
Painter and Illustrator. Madrid, Spain.
Joined November 2017
  • 99% positive reviews (5.2K)
  • 150,843 students