Create Surreal Characters in Oil

Pop Surrealism Techniques with Oil

“We've reached the end of the course. Thank you for joining me on this journey through narrative painting and the world of illustrated commissions. I hope you enjoyed this process where art and visual communication meet the commercial world as much as I did. Now I invite you to develop your own final project: an illustration designed as packaging. Below, I'll share the key steps to organize your work clearly and professionally. The brief Imagine you receive a real-life commission. Define what product you're illustrating, the client's profile, and what message your image should convey. It's important to write this information down, as if it were a guide for the entire production. The references Gather visual material to help you document your work: photos, illustrations, gestures, colors, fonts, characters, or settings. Use free image banks or your own photos. Organize them into a mood board that serves as a visual starting point.

The idea With the brief in mind and your references clear, it's time to think: What scene are you going to portray? Who is the character? Where is he? What atmosphere do you want to create? This is where the conceptualization begins. Don't look for a perfect idea; look for one with purpose. The sketch Make several preliminary sketches and define your composition. Work freely but keep your business objective in mind. If you decide to include elements like tattoos, costumes, or product references, consider how they will integrate with the character and the setting. Once you have your final sketch, transfer it to the final surface using tracing paper. If you're working on a white surface, consider applying a lightly tinted layer of gesso. This will prevent the white background effect and enhance the vibrancy of the skin color. Painting and technique Begin painting, respecting layers, light, and volume. Apply the principles of "fat on lean" if you're working with oil. If you're using another technique, consider how to create atmosphere and depth. Find a balance between detail and visual impact. Final presentation Scan or photograph your artwork in good light. Adjust the framing and make sure it clearly shows both the illustration and its potential commercial application. You can include a brief description of the project, as if you were presenting it to a real client. Make this project your own: decide, adapt, correct, change. Visual language is built by making decisions, even arbitrary ones. The important thing is that you take ownership of the process. I'll be on the forum to support you in this final process. And don't forget: actively participating in your colleagues' processes will also help you grow. See you soon!”

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“We've arrived at the conclusion of this journey. I sincerely appreciate you sticking with me until the trust that the insights I've provided regarding my oil painting technique and my approach to various tasks have been beneficial and informative for you. Thank you for your attention. how I receive those jobs from clients. i hope it has been useful. Naturally. there are numerous approaches. and each teacher has their own method. You can follow the exact steps I've shared with you or modify some parts of the process. For your project. feel free to adapt the methods to suit your needs. Rememb...”

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Course summary for: Create Surreal Characters in Oil

• Level: Beginner
• 91 students
• 5 units
• 27 lessons (6h 13m)
• 8 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Artistic Drawing, Character Design, Concept Art, Fine Arts, Oil Painting, Painting, Traditional illustration