Oil Painting: Water and the Human Figure

Oil Painting: Water and the Human Figure

“!! Congratulations!! You have reached the end of the course, but perhaps also the beginning of your adventure with oil painting. I hope you have enjoyed it and that my technique helps you understand how to approach the visual development of an idea through painting. In this course I have shown you my personal process, which I have been building according to my own needs and my experience as a painter and illustrator. Nothing is set in stone and everything is subject to constant change, so I invite you to experiment and adapt what suits you best to your own ways and your work. Below, I have briefly summarized the most important steps to follow to carry out the course project: Ideation and sketches Draw different icons (or thumbnails) of ideas in the notebook. If possible, try to draw from life or from imagination at this point.

Photographic references Choose one or more reference photos that serve you for the idea of the original sketch. The surface Prepare the surface you are going to work on. I have used wood, but you can use another type of support. Color blocks Mix the color. Start by applying large blocks of dark and medium shades and finish with the lighter shades. Analysis and adjustments After letting the painting dry and taking notes on what works and what doesn't, focus on rediscovering the drawing and the original intention and adjusting what is necessary. Don't forget to share your finished project on the forum so we can all see it, discuss it and learn from each other. To do this, simply click on the "Create your project" button. You can share images of both the final work and the process and add a brief explanation. Finally, I want to encourage you to participate in the forum. Comment on the work of others, contribute ideas and share your progress and doubts. I too will be there as often as possible to give you advice and answer your questions. See you soon!”

Partial transcription of the video

“First of all. i want to take this opportunity to thank you for completing this course with me. It is simply a glimpse into the intimacy of my creative process. and I hope it helps you learn how to approach the development of an idea through painting. These tools enable you to tackle virtually any visual problem and can be integrated into our overall creative workflow. They serve as a foundation for organizing and enhancing our creative processes effectively. It's crucial to highlight that these are merely the steps I've crafted to suit my personal needs and experiences as a painter and illu...”

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Course summary for: Oil Painting: Water and the Human Figure

• Level: Beginner
• 99% positive reviews (68)
• 2836 students
• 4 units
• 14 lessons (2h 35m)
• 7 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Figure Drawing, Fine Arts, Oil Painting, Painting