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

Overview

“In this lesson, I will share some tips on how to best take care of your finished artwork. ”

In this video lesson Gustavo Ramos addresses the topic: Tips for Your Finished Artwork, 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 share some tips on how to best take care of your finished artwork. The first thing I like to consider is fixative spray to protect the surface of your artwork. What many artists do is they will spray the surface of their artwork with fixative spray because that prevents the work from smearing afterwards. Especially if we're dealing with media that's easy to come off on your hands when you're handling the work. What you want to make sure that you do is to follow the guidelines on whatever product you're using. Often that means spraying outdoors, having a certain distan...”

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

• Level: Beginner
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• 1459 students
• 4 units
• 17 lessons (3h 23m)
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• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Fine Arts, Pencil Drawing, Portrait Drawing