Artistic Portrait with Watercolors
Basic proportions of the head
A course by Ale Casanova , Painter and Teacher
Learn a foolproof technique for creating watercolor portraits, from the sketch to the finished piece
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About the video: Basic proportions of the head
Overview
“In this lesson you will learn the basics of proportion and volume of the head and profile head, a simple way to place the elements that make up the face. This basic knowledge will help you make any portrait.”
In this video lesson Ale Casanova addresses the topic: Basic proportions of the head, which is part of the Domestika online course: Artistic Portrait with Watercolors. Learn a foolproof technique for creating watercolor portraits, from the sketch to the finished piece.
Partial transcription of the video
“BASIC PROPORTIONS OF THE HEAD In this lesson, we'll study the basic proportions of the head and, above all, the basic volume of the head, which is the most important. I'm sure you've seen compositions of head measurements in lots of places and by many artists. I have my way, the one I learned, and which I always apply. Why is this important? Because often times, even if we know how to draw, we might miscalculate an eye, the bridge of the nose, and if we know the proportions, it will be easier to solve these problems. Let's get started. We will start with a small sphere. Notice how I make ve...”
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Course summary for: Artistic Portrait with Watercolors
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Category
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Areas
Fine Arts, Painting, Portrait Drawing, Portrait Illustration, Watercolor Painting
A course by Ale Casanova
Alejandro Casanova was born in Valencia, Spain in 1981. He studied fine arts at the Polytechnic University of Valencia and then moved to Tenerife, where he completed his doctorate. In addition, he has obtained several national and European research grants and scholarships.
His work focuses on the body and the portrait as a justification for artistic expression. He paints in oil and watercolor, techniques that allow him to work quickly and develop figurative paintings through transparency and chromatic richness. His work has led him to exhibit in different cities across Spain and other European countries, as well as carry out his teaching work through workshops in Spain.
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- 15 lessons (2h 43m)
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- Level: Beginner
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