Oil Painting: Water and the Human Figure

Overview

“In this lesson I will show you step by step how to apply the first coat of paint. I'll talk about the initial drawing, how to block the surface and how I generally like to approach that first moment.”

In this video lesson Pedro Covo addresses the topic: Surface Preparation and Large Blocks of Color 1, 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

“In this lesson. i'm going to talk to you about how I prepare the surface. some additional tips I usually to do. and we're going to start with the final painting of this course project. I like to apply the plaster directly on the board. not mix it with water. Honestly. i like it to look very thick. I start from the middle and work outward from there. I prefer using a synthetic bristle brush because it leaves fewer marks compared to a natural bristle one. which tends to shed hairs. as demonstrated here. This choice ensures a cleaner finish on the surface. I actually enjoy that process. If any...”

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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