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