Contemporary Hyperrealistic Portraiture
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Learn to capture the details of the human figure with oil painting techniques and transmit emotions through your artwork
Hyperrealistic painting is capable of immortalizing human experience in a sensitive and impactful way. By exploring the scope and techniques of oil paints, visual artist Luiz Escañuela creates hyperrealistic portraits with a personal style that captures the texture and continuity of the skin as well as the irregularities that illustrate the changing landscape of the face over time.
In this online course, learn the foundations of hyperrealistic painting and compose your own piece using a photo as a reference. Luiz shares his own methodology and how to capture the essence of the skin, applying textures, contours, and small details before finalizing and revealing your finished artwork.
To start off the course, get to know a little bit about visual artist Luiz Escañuela’s background, main references, and sources of creative inspiration to date.
Next, take a closer look at the materials you need for your final project and how to prepare them before painting. Now it’s time to choose a reference photo to work with in Photoshop. Luiz then shows you how to transfer your image onto the canvas using tracing and drawing techniques along with observation skills.
Move on to study the foundations and principal techniques of oil on canvas: handling, consistency, and color mixing. Begin to paint your first layers focusing on light, shadow, and depth, before learning to apply textures, contours, and shine for a hyperrealistic look.
To round out the course, Luiz teaches you to enhance your final piece using varnish. He also gives some parting tips on photographing and presenting your work as well as coming up with a title that’s fitting for the concept.
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