Create Surreal Characters in Oil

Basic techniques for working with oil 5

A course by Fernando Vicente , Painter and Illustrator

99 students

Audio: Spanish, English

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About the video: Basic techniques for working with oil 5

Overview

“Finally, you'll see how to finish the portrait by fine-tuning shadows, highlights, and decorative details with loose, sensitive brushstrokes. I'll give you some tips on how to correct proportions, enrich expression, and play with the subject matter to achieve unity, depth, and character in the image.”

In this video lesson Fernando Vicente addresses the topic: Basic techniques for working with oil 5, which is part of the Domestika online course: Create Surreal Characters in Oil. Learn surrealist oil painting techniques, create unique characters, and develop advanced artistic skills in illustration and creativity..

Partial transcription of the video

“I've risen once more and taken a step back from the canvas. reassessing my work with fresh eyes. Then I've observed areas needing enhancement. such as this side of the jaw. aspects I can still refine slightly. and elements we'll appreciate more from a standing perspective. as I previously mentioned. It's crucial to step back and evaluate the work from different angles to ensure a balanced composition. I'm going to blend a little. The shadow below the lip ended up stronger than intended. but it adds depth and character to the piece. also effective. Synthetic brushes feature softer bristles c...”

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Course summary for: Create Surreal Characters in Oil

Level: Beginner
99 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

Fernando Vicente

A course by Fernando Vicente

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Painter and Illustrator

Fernando Vicente is a renowned illustrator with extensive experience in the advertising sector. He regularly publishes work in the El País newspaper and magazines, including the cultural magazine Babelia, and he has won three Awards of Excellence from the Society for New Design.

He also collaborates with magazines such as Vogue, Playboy, and Cosmopolitan, makes book and record covers, illustrates books for children and adults, and exhibits his paintings. One of his favorite themes is the pin-up style.

Fernando Vicente's work as a painter is characterized by the constant presence of the human figure. He paints in acrylic and always works standing in front of the easel, even when illustrating. He only uses the computer to add details such as fonts or background colors or to make collages.