Realistic Portrait with Graphite Pencil
The physics of light - II
A course by Diego Catalan Amilivia , Painter and Illustrator
Joined November 2017
About the video: The physics of light - II
Overview
“The second part.”
In this video lesson Diego Catalan Amilivia addresses the topic: The physics of light - II, 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
“Let's talk a little about the components inside the light and shadow. Before starting. we'll say that we'll view it in three-quarters. unlike previous cases where we always saw it in profile. This time. we'll place the light in three-quarters. so we see how it directs downward and forward. and we'll interpose the sphere... I'll lower the ground plane slightly and position the sphere. as mentioned. in its path to cast shadows on the ground plane that contains it. We'll use a brush that's more diffuse. This setup allows the sphere to interact with the light. creating a shadow that illustrates...”
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Course summary for: Realistic Portrait with Graphite Pencil
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Category
Illustration -
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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