Oil Painting: Water and the Human Figure

Overview

“Now I will do several color studies of the sketch that I chose for the final image and I will talk about the photographic references depending on the color.”

In this video lesson Pedro Covo addresses the topic: Color Study, which is part of the Domestika online course: Oil Painting: Water and the Human Figure. Learn to paint expressive oil paintings where human figures interact with light and the movement of the water.

Partial transcription of the video

“Having chosen to delve into the study of image details. this lesson will specifically concentrate on examining the color palette. Our aim is to understand how colors contribute to the overall impact. The deliberate choice of colors in a palette and their purpose is crucial. Colors convey messages. and this is exemplified in our primary reference image. illustrating their communicative power. But throughout this project. I was reflecting on an image created by artist Eric Merrell that I came across on Instagram. The painting breathtakingly beautiful. depicting a serene stream where the water...”

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

• Level: Beginner
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• 2836 students
• 4 units
• 14 lessons (2h 35m)
• 7 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Figure Drawing, Fine Arts, Oil Painting, Painting