Gouache Portrait Painting with Pattern and Textures
Background and pattern painting
A course by Alessandra Genualdo Kingsford , Painter and Illustrator
Joined April 2022
Joined April 2022
About the video: Background and pattern painting
Overview
“Now we will move on to the actual painting phase, reproducing with gouache what we have previously drawn in pencil. In this lesson, we'll look at how to use the pencil drawing as a reference for painting the background and pattern.”
In this video lesson Alessandra Genualdo Kingsford addresses the topic: Background and pattern painting, 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 paint the final project starting from the background and patterns. To paint I always start from what is in the background moving progressively towards what is in the foreground, as some elements may overlap to the background pattern. I'll start by painting the background a light pink leaving the flower leaves as blank spaces that I'll paint later At this stage it is not important to be too precise as the colors applied later will cover the background one And now we can begin Right now I'm using brush number 4 It doesn't matter if I overlap the pencil line...”
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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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