Oil Painting: Explore Creative Portraiture
A course by Isabel GarmonFigurative Painter
A course by Isabel Garmon, Figurative Painter
Learn to create pictorial portraits in oil while developing your personal style and creative voice
Do you want to express your creative voice through painting? Learn to create oil portraits alongside figurative painter Isabel Garmon, whose works have been part of private collections and exhibitions around the world.
In this online course, he will teach you how to paint portraits based on a reference. First, you will sketch your idea with charcoal, before exploring how to bring your drawing to life through the oil technique. Finally, Isabel will show you the importance of finding a creative language that is reflected in your work.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 31 downloads
The materials
5 minutes, 13 seconds
Portrait Studies 1
17 minutes, 27 seconds
Portrait Studies 2
16 minutes, 11 seconds
General premixes
19 minutes, 51 seconds
Drawing with brush and general tones 1
19 minutes, 9 seconds
Drawing with brush and general tones 2
17 minutes, 45 seconds
What's included in this course?
You will start the course by meeting your teacher, Isabel Garmon, who will talk to you about her career in the world of art and academic painting. In addition, he will introduce you to some of his influences and motivations.
Before starting to paint you will know the theory of light, you will understand its relationship of values and you will work on the composition of your piece. You will begin to sketch your idea with charcoal, until you design the final drawing. Then, you will see how Procreate (or similar software) can help you choose the color palette.
You will prepare the oil premixes and get to work. You will raise the base of the drawing with a brush and you will place the main tones. You will learn to work the volume with the high lights and to give life and warmth to the portrait with the tonal temperatures.
Isabel will give you some final advice on color experimentation. You will discover the importance of personal research to discover your artist voice and how to cultivate your style by always carrying a sketchbook with you.
What is this course's project?
You will create an oil portrait painting using a reference model and applying high doses of imagination, light and color to your artistic language.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
To people who wish to explore their most artistic and imaginative part. Also to art and illustration professionals who want to delve into the field of academic painting with creative expression.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you will need basic knowledge of drawing and oil painting.
As for materials, you should prepare oily pencils (4B and higher), black pencil, charcoal, white pencil, soft rubber, toned paper, oil paints, brushes and thinners, a canvas or wooden support, and a digital treatment program such as Procreate.
Reviews
- 27 days ago
Disfrute mucho este curso! aprendi mucho y lo estoy aplicando en mis practicas. Lo recomiendo totalmente!
- 2 months ago
Dieser Kurs ist wirklich toll und hat mich an viele neue Dinge herangeführt. Vor allem die Beurteilung und die Auswahl der Farben istsehr hilfreich! Toller Kurs!
- 3 months ago
I am in love with this style for my oil painting journey!
- 7 months ago
Very inspiring!
- 9 months ago
Absolutely fantastic teacher! Very generous with her knowledge and so much to inspire and help build one’s skills.
His works have been part of private collections and exhibitions around the world. Although he has always been fascinated by the human figure, today his work is mainly focused on portraits, where he can share his vision of the world and human power.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Preparation of the work
- The materials
- Light theory
- Value ratio composition
- Portrait Studies 1
- Portrait Studies 2
- Define the color palette in Procreate
- U3
Elaborate the work
- General premixes
- Drawing with brush and general tones 1
- Drawing with brush and general tones 2
- Medium tone: transition to light
- High beams
- Last details 1
- Last details 2
- U4
Experimentation
- Final tips on color experimentation
- cultivate the style
- FP
Final project
- Oil Painting: Explore Creative Portraiture
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FAQs
You’ll learn to analyze light, shape volumes, master charcoal and oil painting techniques, create harmonious color palettes, and develop a personal painting method from sketch to finished piece.
This is an intermediate-level course; basic drawing and painting skills are recommended to get the most out of the content and techniques taught.
You’ll need charcoal, pencils, toned paper, gesso, bristle brushes, a palette knife, oil paints, mediums for thinning, prepared supports, and a sketchbook for exercises and notes.
Yes, the course teaches how to identify light direction, separate shadow and light areas, and work tonal values to create portraits with volume and realism.
Yes, you’ll learn how to pre-mix oils, create harmonious color palettes, and manage color temperatures to enrich your portraits.
The course covers preparing panels with gesso, selecting suitable supports and brushes, plus tips on caring for and cleaning your tools.
Yes, styles and brushwork of artists like Sorolla and Anglada Camarasa are analyzed to inspire and enrich your painting language.