Guided Project: Creative Portrait with Transfer
Transferring the Image
A guided project by Karen Savard Klassen , Illustrator and mixed media expert
Joined April 2002
Joined January 2020
About the video: Transferring the Image
Overview
“In this lesson, I will show you how to transform the photo into your own creation! You will learn how to transfer the image to the paper using the Conté à Paris stick. ”
In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Transferring the Image, which is part of the Domestika online course: Guided Project: Creative Portrait with Transfer. Create unique acrylic portraits using image transfer, frisket masking, and painting techniques to explore light and shadow.
Partial transcription of the video
“Transferring the Image In this lesson, I'll teach you how to transfer your reference photo onto your paper. There are many ways that you can do this. This is only one of them. I like this method because it allows me to easily clean up and change the drawing afterward. Take your Conté. I'll double-check if my reference image fits on my sketchbook page with enough room. It does. You will flip it over. I'll cover the back of my image with Conté. I can see through the paper. It's a bit thin, so I know I don't have to cover it everywhere. Sometimes, I'll stack paper or a bunch of paper towels in...”
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Course summary for: Guided Project: Creative Portrait with Transfer
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Category
Illustration -
Areas
Acrylic Painting, Digital Illustration, Fine Arts, Traditional illustration
Karen Savard Klassen
A guided project by Domestika
Karen Savard Klassen is a seasoned illustrator renowned for her mastery in mixed media artistry. With a deep-rooted passion for visual storytelling, she has dedicated years to exploring diverse techniques that merge traditional and contemporary elements. Her artistic journey began with a profound interest in acrylic painting, which led her to experiment with various mediums such as frisket film and image transfer. This exploration has culminated in a distinctive style characterized by vibrant colors and compelling compositions that captivate the viewer's imagination.
Throughout her career, Klassen has collaborated with prestigious publications and art institutions, earning a reputation for her innovative approach to portraiture. Her work often reflects a harmonious blend of realism and abstraction, inviting audiences to engage with art in new and exciting ways. By integrating graphic elements and exploring the interplay of light and shadow, she creates pieces that resonate with a sense of individuality and creativity. Karen's dedication to her craft and her ability to push the boundaries of traditional illustration make her a respected figure in the art community.
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- Level: Beginner
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