Expressive Monochromatic Oil Portraits
Prepare the paper
A course by Gustavo Velasco, Painter
About the video: Prepare the paper
Overview
“Now I am going to show you how to prepare the paper and I will explain the importance of the surface for the works in which we work.”
In this video lesson Gustavo Velasco addresses the topic: Prepare the paper, 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
“In this lesson. i'll demonstrate how I prepare the paper and get the surface ready to effectively receive paint. ensuring optimal results for your artwork. The first material is paper. which we've already chosen... a paper with a weight of 300 grams. And... Ideally. use cotton paper. Here. we're using paper with 50% cotton content. ensuring it absorbs the primer preparation effectively. This choice enhances the paper's ability to handle the primer well. For this. we will use our adhesive and we will preferably dilute it with distilled water. This step is crucial to prevent any mold or bacte...”
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Course summary for: Expressive Monochromatic Oil Portraits
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Fine Arts, Oil Painting, Painting, Portrait Drawing
Gustavo Velasco
A course by Gustavo Velasco
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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