Gouache Portrait Painting with Pattern and Textures
Inspiration and design
A course by Alessandra Genualdo Kingsford , Painter and Illustrator
Joined April 2022
Joined April 2022
About the video: Inspiration and design
Overview
“In this lesson I will give you some tips for finding inspiration. I'll also show you how to make a mood board.”
In this video lesson Alessandra Genualdo Kingsford addresses the topic: Inspiration and design, 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'll show you how to research your sources of inspiration and to use them in the final project. The search for sources of inspiration e identifying certain inspirations is for me a fundamental step in the development of each new work. My inspirations often come from movies, music, books, places from my past and they are elements that I tend to compose in the making of each painting. The various elements are needed as inspiration but also as reference images, for example for faces, for elements that are placed in the background or that are put together for the pattern. Begin t...”
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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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