Experimental Oil Painting Techniques for Portraiture

Experimental Oil Painting Techniques for Portraiture

“We have reached the end of this journey that we have made together in which I have given you the keys to creating an experimental oil portrait. I hope you have enjoyed the journey a lot. Before we say goodbye, let's review the key phases of the project. I would like you to briefly explain what you have done in each one and accompany the explanation with one or more images. Remember, the important thing is the process! Reference image The first step is to choose a reference or a model to portray.

Composition Think about what you want to express or what the image tells you, what it arouses in you. Play with the image to generate a personal composition and enhance what you want to communicate. Format Choose a format and color palette. In the unit "Materials, tools and basic concepts" you will find the tips I gave you to help you in this step. Painting It's time to paint! Tone the background by choosing tones that are consistent with your main palette. Then begin step by step to build and find the shapes and volume of your work. Remember to pause between sessions and document your process. Compare and make decisions to make adjustments and be able to deconstruct the image you create. It also creates errors and opportunities for accidents where the texture, color and the inclusion of other elements or alternative tools enhance your expression and communication, leading to the desired result. Now share your final project with the community by clicking on "Create your project". Remember to share both the final result and the steps that have led you to it. I am looking forward to seeing your project and giving you feedback. Although I ask for your patience, I will try to access the forum as much as I can and what my professional projects allow me. Finally, I encourage you to participate in the forum, not only sharing your progress, but also giving advice and trying to help the rest of the community. See you on the forum!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final Project Thank you for taking this course. I hope that you understood the basics, that you saw some aspects of my process that were helpful to your development, and that they help you create an experimental oil painting. As I mentioned throughout the course, it's more about the process than the final result and what you can learn from that for your next project. Don't stop learning, experimenting, and dreaming. Life is too short to just see what's right in front of our eyes. Remember to complete your final project and use this course as a starting point to create your own process. Reme...”

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Course summary for: Experimental Oil Painting Techniques for Portraiture

• Level: Beginner
• 98% positive reviews (97)
• 3850 students
• 4 units
• 17 lessons (3h 20m)
• 10 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Fine Arts, Oil Painting, Painting