Gouache Portrait Painting with Pattern and Textures
Personal facial reproduction
A course by Alessandra Genualdo Kingsford , Painter and Illustrator
Joined April 2022
About the video: Personal facial reproduction
Overview
“Become familiar with facial reproduction in a personal and subjective way.”
In this video lesson Alessandra Genualdo Kingsford addresses the topic: Personal facial reproduction, 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 how to make different face ovals, then add some details in pencil. For my reference images I often take inspiration from women in movies. These are for example Lee Woolman and Bibi Anderson, which often appear in Ingmar Bergman's films. When I visualize the face I tend to eliminate the details of lights and shadows, focusing only on the shape of the oval. First of all I observe the face and I tend to trace its outlines mentally, in such a way that the mind the eye and the hand are connected. There are always details that are modified during the painting or add...”
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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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