Gouache Portrait Painting with Pattern and Textures
The sketchbook as a visual diary
A course by Alessandra Genualdo Kingsford , Painter and Illustrator
Joined April 2022
Joined April 2022
About the video: The sketchbook as a visual diary
Overview
“Now I will show you how to use the sketchbook as a support for your artistic and creative development, and to document what surrounds and inspires you.”
In this video lesson Alessandra Genualdo Kingsford addresses the topic: The sketchbook as a visual diary, 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 show you the importance of using the sketchbook within your creative process. The way I use the sketchbook is like a sort of visual diary, where I effect a dialogue with myself, wondering what hit me, what inspired me and how it can impact the work I make. Each series of paintings that I make starts from a research work that is carried out in the sketchbook. For each painting I write notes on the color, on decorative elements that I intend to insert in the background or inside the outfit of my subject and also of the meanings behind each symbol that is inserted in the ...”
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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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