Pet Portraits in Colored Pencils
Technique for drawing eyes 1
A course by Camila Correa Castro , Visual Artist
Joined April 2020
About the video: Technique for drawing eyes 1
Overview
“In this lesson I will teach you how to draw the eyes, create reflections with spherical perspective and maintain the crystalline texture of the eyes and the texture of the iris.”
In this video lesson Camila Correa Castro addresses the topic: Technique for drawing eyes 1, 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 make different types of eyes. And let's start by understanding How reflections work in a sphere. Here I have drawn a sphere with different lines, curves connecting five points. One at the top, one at the bottom, one on the right and one on the left. And the last one is in the center. These points are connected by curved lines, as you can see, those above with those below, those on the right with the left. And what these points are going to show us They are where straight lines converge. This to create an optical illusion that there is a sphere. So...”
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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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