Contemporary Hyperrealistic Portraiture
How to prepare the medium and canvas
A course by Luiz Escañuela , Visual Artist
About the video: How to prepare the medium and canvas
Overview
“In this class, you will see the preparation of the medium for diluting the paint, the preparation of the support and the configuration of the color palette in the mixing bowl. ”
In this video lesson Luiz Escañuela addresses the topic: How to prepare the medium and canvas, which is part of the Domestika online course: Contemporary Hyperrealistic Portraiture. Learn to capture the details of the human figure with oil painting techniques and transmit emotions through your artwork.
Partial transcription of the video
“How to prepare the medium and screen In this class, I'm going to show you a little about screen preparation and the preparation of the medium, which will make the paint more fluid. For my hyperrealism process, I consider it necessary for the screen to be a little smoother and it has a layer of plaster, in addition to the layer that is provided by the stationery. I also buy acrylic plaster and a brush and I apply this layer to reduce the porosity of the screen and for her to be a little smoother and more adaptable to paint application. This is the process in which I apply the plaster. I usua...”
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Course summary for: Contemporary Hyperrealistic Portraiture
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Artistic Drawing, Drawing, Figure Drawing, Oil Painting, Portrait Drawing, Realistic Drawing
Luiz Escañuela
A course by Luiz Escañuela
Luiz Escañuela is a visual artist from Brazil with a degree in graphic design. He began to create his first signature works at the age of just 20. After specializing in oil painting and hyperrealism, he went on to develop his own methodology for depicting the human form, which focuses on details such as pore mapping, blemishes, and any irregularities that mark the passage of time.
He has gained notoriety for his series of large, hyperrealistic portraits showcased in both national and international exhibitions and workshops. In 2019, he was listed in the Forbes 30 Under 30 in the Arts category.
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