Contemporary Hyperrealistic Portraiture
Base color application: light, shadow and mid tones
A course by Luiz Escañuela , Visual Artist
About the video: Base color application: light, shadow and mid tones
Overview
“Here you will see the application of the first coat of paint. This layer is thicker and provides the first three-dimensional effect by looking at highlights, shadows and midtones.”
In this video lesson Luiz Escañuela addresses the topic: Base color application: light, shadow and mid tones, 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
“Having applied the first paint layer to the canvas. i want to discuss differentiation and logic. I'll explain mid-tones. light. and shadow in painting. of mid-tones. light. and shadow. For this. i'll start by painting an area where. in my reference image. these three tones are distinct. which is the area between the eyes. on the bridge of the nose. the beginning of the nose. In my reference image. there is a very dark shadow on the right side of the model. A medium tone. In the center and slightly off-center. there are highlights with gleams and a touch of sweat visible. So I'll demonstrate...”
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Course summary for: Contemporary Hyperrealistic Portraiture
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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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