Expressive Monochromatic Oil Portraits

The possibilities of the material

A course by user1569398 surname1569398 , Painter

Painter. Puebla, Mexico.
Joined September 2019

Learn the technique of monochromatic oils and create expressive portraits that capture the power of your gestures and the quality of the materials

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2,449 students
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About the video: The possibilities of the material

Overview

“In this lesson we are going to see how to apply paint on paper and the full range of possibilities that exist.”

In this video lesson user1569398 surname1569398 addresses the topic: The possibilities of the material, which is part of the Domestika online course: Expressive Monochromatic Oil Portraits. Learn the technique of monochromatic oils and create expressive portraits that capture the power of your gestures and the quality of the materials.

Partial transcription of the video

“The possibilities of the material Now I will tell you about the possibilities of the materials, how to apply them on our paper, how to mix them and how to use them. I believe that the material, like the process, It is a super important footprint in our final work. It is not only the final result, but also the traces that are left from step one, step two and step three, in the end they are reflected in the result. Let's see what resources, what possibilities we have to achieve this result have a richer history in terms of the process. First we are going to talk about the oils, which I alread...”

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Course summary for: Expressive Monochromatic Oil Portraits

  • Level: Beginner
  • 97% positive reviews (76)
  • 2449 students
  • 4 units
  • 15 lessons (2h 25m)
  • 2 downloads
  • Category

    Illustration
  • Areas

    Fine Arts, Oil Painting, Painting, Portrait Drawing

user1569398 surname1569398

Spray, acrylic and pastels, Gustavo Velasco has explored painting in all its formats. Today he specializes in oil for its versatility and intensity in tonalities. His style is figurative, mixed with gestural painting and unexpected effects.

He has participated in various exhibitions and museums in galleries in Mexico and obtained recognition from "The Masters Academy of Art" in Utah. Currently, he is dedicated to developing his work and teaching drawing and painting classes.


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Expressive Monochromatic Oil Portraits. Illustration course by user1569398 surname1569398

Expressive Monochromatic Oil Portraits

A course by user1569398 surname1569398
Painter. Puebla, Mexico.
Joined September 2019
  • 97% positive reviews (76)
  • 2,449 students