Gouache Portrait Painting with Pattern and Textures
Sources of inspiration
A course by Alessandra Genualdo Kingsford , Painter and Illustrator
Joined April 2022
About the video: Sources of inspiration
Overview
“I will now feature artists and inspirations who have helped shape my style and subject matter and how they have evolved over time as my work has developed.”
In this video lesson Alessandra Genualdo Kingsford addresses the topic: Sources of inspiration, which is part of the Domestika online course: Gouache Portrait Painting with Pattern and Textures. Develop your artistic skills in gouache painting. Learn the fundamentals of using these techniques to find inspiration for creating captivating portraits..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson I will tell you about my sources of inspiration. Cultivating certain sources of inspiration has always been an integral part of my creative development. Cinema has always been one of my biggest inspirations. Filmmakers such as Jonas Mekas, Sofia Coppola, Wim Wenders, Ingmar Bergman have shaped certain elements of my work. Jonas Mekas, for example, was a Lithuanian-born filmmaker, considered the progenitor of American avant-garde cinema. His way of documenting everyday life through small clips in soft and delicate colors it was a source of inspiration for me to start gaining a...”
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Course summary for: Gouache Portrait Painting with Pattern and Textures
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Digital Illustration, Gouache Painting, Painting, Portrait Drawing

Alessandra Genualdo Kingsford
A course by Alessandra Genualdo Kingsford
Meet Alessandra Genualdo, an accomplished painter and illustrator with a remarkable portfolio of collaborations with newspapers, fashion brands, and exhibitions in various galleries. Inspired by significant female figures in her life and her evolving perception of self, Alessandra's art is a celebration of intimate moments and the beauty that surrounds us.
Her artistic journey is shaped by the unique combination of gouache colors and pencils, allowing her to reimagine the world and emphasize its essence through textured and patterned illustrations.
Alessandra shares her passion and expertise, guiding you through the world of gouache painting and illustration. Unleash your creativity and embark on a journey of self-expression, creating portraits that evoke emotion and captivate the viewer's imagination. With Alessandra as your guide, you'll gain the confidence to infuse your artwork with personal style, bringing your artistic visions to life in an extraordinary way.
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