Self-Portrait in Graphite and Pastel: Techniques of Light and Form

Overview

“In this lesson, I will discuss some of the visual artists most influential to my practice. ”

In this video lesson Gustavo Ramos addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Self-Portrait in Graphite and Pastel: Techniques of Light and Form. Master light and form techniques to create dynamic self-portraits in graphite and pastel while working from life..

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson, I will go over some of the visual artists that are most influential to my practice. Let's start with the Dutch Golden Age, specifically Rembrandt and Vermeer. I love the way that they create lighting in their works. It's almost as if you can breathe the same air that those models are breathing in their paintings. I specifically like that the light is so soft and still. The paintings can look so, so strong. Let's look at some Rembrandt in this book. Rembrandt, to me, is the biggest master of lighting of all the old masters. He has really creative ways of using lighting that e...”

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Course summary for: Self-Portrait in Graphite and Pastel: Techniques of Light and Form

• Level: Beginner
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• 1460 students
• 4 units
• 17 lessons (3h 23m)
• 4 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Fine Arts, Pencil Drawing, Portrait Drawing