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Mixed Media Illustration: Create a Self-Portrait with Watercolor, Gouache & More

Offered By: Skillshare

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Mixed Media Courses Watercolor Courses Gouache Courses

Course Description

Overview

Love watercolor, gouache and colored pencil? Learn to use your favorite materials to create a vivid self-portrait that truly feels authentic to you!

Join illustrator Maria-Ines Gul as she guides you through her personal process for creating expressive self-portraits using paper, watercolor, gouache, and colored pencils. Starting with a simple sketch or photograph of yourself, you’ll discover the power of self-portraits to help you self-reflect, express your creativity and capture a specific moment in your life. Plus, every lesson is packed with Maria-Ines’ favorite tips and tricks for using her go-to materials, giving you the tools you need to create illustrations you’re excited to share. 

Easy-to-follow lessons include:

  • Layering watercolor and gouache for depth and texture
  • Fine detailing with colored pencils and crayons
  • Lightbox techniques that allow you to build on previous iterations without redrawing
  • Testing colors and patterns to evoke emotion in your portrait
  • Experimenting with the opacity of paints for buildable, rich color

All are welcome to join Maria-Ines in this therapeutic and thoughtful class. By the end, you'll have a new expressive illustration prompt you can return to again and again to express your emotions, capture moments in time and create beautiful illustrations that feel truly authentic to you.


Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • The Power of Portraits
  • Gathering Materials and Supplies
  • Sketching Your Portrait
  • Choosing Your Palette
  • Applying Your Watercolor Wash
  • Detailing with Watercolors
  • Detailing with Gouache and Pencils
  • Detailing with Dry Brushing
  • Adding Accessories
  • Adding Your Background
  • Final Thoughts
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Taught by

Maria-Ines Gul

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