Artistic Gouache Painting: Animals and Plant Life
Draw the final sketch
A course by Alejandra Caballero, Artist
About the video: Draw the final sketch
Overview
“In this lesson, I guide you step by step through my drawing, using a mood board as a starting point. Through axes and geometric shapes, I break down the perspective and proportions of the cat, focusing on building its basic structure by looking at detail and expression, preparing the ground for the final composition. ”
In this video lesson Alejandra Caballero addresses the topic: Draw the final sketch, which is part of the Domestika online course: Artistic Gouache Painting: Animals and Plant Life. Learn the basics of gouache painting. Find your inspiration for animal portraits, go through the sketching process, and discover your unique style..
Partial transcription of the video
“I'll use my mood board as a guide to sketch my drawing. Come along and join me in this creative process. I've already started with some lines that give me an idea of the cat's general shape. I notice numerous circles; therefore. identify the head's position accurately. the tail. legs. and part of the body are depicted in a rather indistinct manner. As always. i will place axis lines to give direction to both the gaze and the body's position. I will begin forming the basic shapes by carefully measuring and assessing the proportions involved. I choose light blue for sketching. ensuring the li...”
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Course summary for: Artistic Gouache Painting: Animals and Plant Life
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Fine Arts, Gouache Painting, Naturalistic Illustration, Painting
Alejandra Caballero
A course by Alejandra Caballero
Alejandra Caballero is a self-taught painter and illustrator specializing in gouache. She has worked with galleries such as Nucleus Portland and WOW x WOW, and has collaborated on illustrations for publishing houses. Fascinated by painting from an early age, she has honed her skills over the years, combining nature and animals in her work. Her unique style reflects her passion for portraiture, flora, and fauna.
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