Painting a realistic portrait is much more than creating a well proportioned sketch and using a beautiful color palette. Our goal is to capture the likeness and character of a subject.

In this step-by-step tutorial, we will start learning how to choose a good reference image. We’ll talk about the importance of lighting and contrast. Afterwards, we will use the Loomis method to simplify the head into basic forms. We will learn how to make a value study in a traditional and in a digital way, understand the properties of color and several methods to create the perfect color palette. Next, we will talk about digital watercolors.

Since the techniques and process will be the same than with real watercolors, you will be able to do this digitally or traditionally. The choice is yours! Finally, we will start painting our portrait. I’ll share with you tips on how to paint skin, eyes, hair, fabric folds, texture, and much more.

Included in this set:

• Course Introduction
• 1. Reference Image
• 2. Sketching
• 3. Value Study
• 4. Color Palette
• 5. Masking Fluid
• 6. Glazing
• 7. Aged Skin
• 8. Layering Colors
• 9. Adding Blue
• 10. Painting Fabric
• 11. Painting Hair
• 12. Finishing Touches

• 1 portrait painting (Procreate file).
• 1 color palette.
• 1 seamless watercolor paper texture brush.
• 1 realistic watercolor brush.

Course Duration: 2 hours 06 mins

• Permanent Access – No time limit for undertaking the course
• Lessons available to stream from your Design Cuts account
• High Quality Video

Zipped File Size: 94.69 MB

File Types Included: BRUSHSET, JPG, PROCREATE, SWATCHES

Software Compatibility: Procreate .