Pet Portraits in Colored Pencils
What is a good picture?
A course by Camila Correa Castro , Visual Artist
Joined April 2020
About the video: What is a good picture?
Overview
“In this lesson I will teach you the features you need to be able to select a reference photo that will make your drawing work easier. Prepare your camera!”
In this video lesson Camila Correa Castro addresses the topic: What is a good picture?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Pet Portraits in Colored Pencils. Learn the techniques you need to create stunning pet portraits with colored pencils..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson I am going to explain how to take a good photo of your furry friend. and what characteristics a good photograph should have. The first thing we must keep in mind is that a good photograph to make a drawing reference It is not necessarily a good professional photograph as photography as such. That is, the most important thing is that we can see the details that make our furry our furry. The most important thing is that we can see the eyes of our furry friends in detail, that they have light, let the reflections be seen, to see the textures that the eyes have inside, that they ...”
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Course summary for: Pet Portraits in Colored Pencils
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Category
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Areas
Naturalistic Illustration, Traditional illustration

Camila Correa Castro
A course by Camila Correa Castro
Camila Correa is a renowned visual artist specializing in hyper-realistic animal portraits. Born in a small seaside town, she developed her passion for art from an early age and dedicated herself to honing her skills over the years.
After completing his studies in Fine Arts, he specialized in the technique of colored pencils and found his greatest source of inspiration in the illustration of animals. His meticulous and detailed approach has allowed him to capture the essence and life of each of his subjects, conveying emotions and personalities through his works.
Camila has exhibited her work in art galleries and has participated in various exhibitions nationwide. In addition to her artistic career, she has also taught workshops and online courses, sharing her knowledge and passion with students from all over the world.
His work has been recognized and praised for his ability to capture the texture, color and detail of each animal, creating portraits that seem to come alive on paper. Camila has become a reference in the world of animal illustration and continues to inspire other artists with her talent and dedication.
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