Self-Portrait in Graphite and Pastel: Techniques of Light and Form
Applying to Other Media
A course by Gustavo Ramos , Portrait Artist
About the video: Applying to Other Media
Overview
“This lesson will show you how I apply my drawing knowledge to oil paintings. ”
In this video lesson Gustavo Ramos addresses the topic: Applying to Other Media, 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'm going to talk about how your drawing technique can strengthen the work that you do in other media. It is a century-old tradition for master artists to create drawings, sketches, and studies before moving on to their finished pieces. whether they're making paintings or architecture, or sculpture. A drawing can always strengthen your final piece. and I'll be showing you how I use drawings to strengthen my own paintings. So what I have here is a sketchbook. Where I both draw and paint on. But I always start with a drawing. Every single painting that I have made has always s...”
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Course summary for: Self-Portrait in Graphite and Pastel: Techniques of Light and Form
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Fine Arts, Pencil Drawing, Portrait Drawing
Gustavo Ramos
A course by Gustavo Ramos
Gustavo Ramos is a Brazilian-American artist specializing in portrait drawing and painting. Trained at Southern Virginia University and the Florence Academy of Art, he has gained international recognition for his mastery of light and shadow in portraiture. His work has been featured in major art publications, and he has exhibited globally. Today, Ramos balances his professional work with a strong presence on social media, where he shares his process and artistic insights with a wide audience.
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