Artistic Portrait with Watercolors
The drawing process
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: The drawing process
Overview
“In this lesson I will teach you a simple method to transfer the image to paper using a grid system and a study of horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Influencing the idea of planes and conceptual lines.”
In this video lesson Ale Casanova addresses the topic: The drawing process, 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
“THE DRAWING PROCESS In this lesson, I'll explain a simple drawing method that you may already know: the grid. There are many methods: freehand, projection, lightbox... They're all valid as long as they are used for what really matters: the final work. This drawing method is very simple, you only need a ruler and a pencil, the printed image that you are going to use, and your drawing pad. I'll start by drawing a grid. Under Resources, you'll find this image of me that you can use for the exercise. Use any pencil that will be visible. Take note that an A4 sheet is 29.7 by 21. The width is 21 ...”
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Course summary for: Artistic Portrait with Watercolors
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Category
Illustration -
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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- 75169 students
- 15 lessons (2h 43m)
- 18 additional resources (9 files)
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- Audio: English, Spanish
- Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
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