Contemporary Hyperrealistic Portraiture
Basics of painting 1
A course by Luiz Escañuela , Visual Artist
About the video: Basics of painting 1
Overview
“First, I will demonstrate some basic oil painting techniques, their handling, consistency and color mixing.”
In this video lesson Luiz Escañuela addresses the topic: Basics of painting 1, 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
“Basic painting fundamentals Now I'm going to show you how to actually start painting, now that we have our materials organized. With the color wheel positioned on your godet, it's time for you to start mixing the colors properly. It is important that you have your reference image close, be it printed or on a computer. I have mine positioned here and I will observe the area that I want to start painting and realize which are the most pulsating shades and more in vogue in that area. Gradually, you will realize that you will not build separate colors and then it will mix them on the screen. Yo...”
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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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