Watercolor Drawings: How to Paint Expressive Eyes

Reference image and drawing

A course by Carlos Rodríguez Casado , Illustrator and Watercolor Artist

Illustrator and Watercolor Artist. Madrid, Spain.
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About the video: Reference image and drawing

Overview

“To start with our final project, we will have to be careful in choosing the reference photo. A tip: always choose photos that motivate you, since you will spend a lot of time looking at them. Ready? Watch this lesson to see the photo I have chosen.”

In this video lesson Carlos Rodríguez Casado addresses the topic: Reference image and drawing, which is part of the Domestika online course: Watercolor Drawings: How to Paint Expressive Eyes. Take your watercolor drawings to the next level with our course. You will learn to paint realistic gazes in your portraits..

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson I am going to tell you which photograph I have chosen. for my final project and I will tell you the reasons why I think a good photograph to analyze the different parts of the look. The first thing I look for when drawing a photograph is that it has good quality, that has good definition and that parts such as the pupil and iris are well differentiated, because sometimes there are very dark eyes in which we do not see the difference very well, and also that the look suggests some kind of expression to me. In this case they are very big eyes, They are clear, so I can see the d...”

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Course summary for: Watercolor Drawings: How to Paint Expressive Eyes

  • Level: Beginner
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    Fine Arts, Painting, Portrait Drawing, Watercolor Painting

Carlos Rodríguez Casado

Carlos Rodríguez Casado
A course by Carlos Rodríguez Casado

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Illustrator and Watercolor Artist

Carlos Rodríguez Casado is a renowned illustrator and watercolorist whose work has reached an international audience through collaborations with major brands and media outlets such as MTV, HBO, El Mundo, and El País.

His skill in creating portraits and caricatures, emphasizing expressiveness and capturing the soul through the eyes, has earned him awards and recognition in various art and design forums.

In addition to his successful career as a visual artist, Carlos has shared his passion and knowledge through workshops and classes, inspiring the next generation of creatives worldwide.


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Watercolor Drawings: How to Paint Expressive Eyes. Illustration course by Carlos Rodríguez Casado

Watercolor Drawings: How to Paint Expressive Eyes

A course by Carlos Rodríguez Casado
Illustrator and Watercolor Artist. Madrid, Spain.
Joined October 2012
  • 100% positive reviews (60)
  • 3,436 students