Expressive Techniques for Oil Painting

Expressive techniques in oil

“So far this course has come, but surely your desire to continue creating will continue! I hope you have enjoyed as much as I have with the work achieved. Before we say goodbye, let's review the key phases of the project. It would be great if you could explain the different phases of the creation of your work and include some images that show us its evolution. Reference image The first step is to choose the motif we want to paint.

Digital composition and color wheel With a program like Procreate, cut out the different elements and make a sketch of the composition that your work will have. Next, from the image, find the colors to create your own color wheel. This will accompany you as a compass throughout the project to find the exact color of your creation. Transferring the drawing to the canvas Fit your scene with pencil, compass and ruler on the canvas that you have prepared from the beginning. In Unit 4 I explained the process step by step. Painting Break fears by applying a vibrant color base with acrylic paint. When it is dry, start looking for and applying the oil on it. As we saw in Unit 4, I started working on the background and some first stains. After finishing the background, I got to work with the objects, adding details to the watermelon slices. Finally, I worked on some final touches to give my painting its final look. Final finishes When you have finished, varnish and frame your work. Photograph it to be able to print it on high quality paper and be able to deliver it while keeping your painting. Do not forget the wording of the title that gives you ownership of the work. Now is the time to show your work to the world! Share your final project with all of us by clicking on "Create your project". Remember to share both the final result of your painting and the steps that have led you to it. I am looking forward to seeing your creation, I am sure you will surprise me and give me inspiration. I have no doubt that this is the starting point of your career as an artist. I encourage you to continue creating unique and free works. And do not forget that I am available in the forum to share impressions, see your work, comment on it and enrich each other. I really value your opinion, so don't hesitate to share it with me! Finally, I want to invite you to actively participate in the forum, not only sharing your progress, but also giving advice and trying to help the rest of the community. I hope to see you again very soon in future projects! ”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final project Now let's see everything I've taught you in the course. First of all, we start talking about the materials. Remember that it is not necessary to carry a lot of things and less than many tubes of oil. With the three primaries, we have plenty to start with, and then black and white. After the materials we start with the color wheel and the value scale. I recommend that you spend time making this color wheel and I'm sure it will be very useful. To this day, in my workshop, I still consult it frequently and I have it hanging in front of my easel. Remember to squint when you go to ...”

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Course summary for: Expressive Techniques for Oil Painting

• Level: Beginner
• 89% positive reviews (27)
• 569 students
• 5 units
• 16 lessons (3h 2m)
• 4 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Fine Arts, Oil Painting, Painting