Expressive Monochromatic Oil Portraits
The planes of the head
A course by Gustavo Velasco, Painter
About the video: The planes of the head
Overview
“In this lesson we will study the main planes of the head and how we can simplify its shapes to approach a portrait.”
In this video lesson Gustavo Velasco addresses the topic: The planes of the head, 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
“This unit will cover the planes of the head. with a particular focus on the portrait. We will discuss Earlier. our emphasis was on the materials and their application. Now. we will shift our attention to the segment that is. shall we say. somewhat more formal. To start with our portrait. Understanding the main planes' general shape is crucial. so we will examine Azaro's head. This shows how the face is segmented into various planes. This knowledge is essential for accurately capturing that aid in comprehending the cause of light and shadow effects on the facial surface. The primary or gener...”
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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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