IT’S ART presents you its first Portraiture Video-Classes, covering the basics of Classical and Fantasy Portraits by Isis Sousa
These classes are tailored for you, who have intermediate to advanced knowledge of anatomy and digital painting. You can follow the lectures using the software of your preference: Photoshop, Painter, Gimp, etc.
SEPTEMBER: CLASS 1 – UNDERSTANDING PORTRAITURE (THEORY) – COMPLETELY FREE!
Course Available here: Link
- Definition of Portraiture and a quick walk-through the History of Portraiture Painting
- Characteristics of Classical Portraiture
- A quick walk-through Contemporary Portraiture
- A quick walk-through Fantasy Portraits
OCTOBER: CLASS 2 – THE PILARS OF PORTRAITURE: PRINCIPLES FOR PAINTING GREAT PORTRAITS (THEORY)
PT 1
Course Available here: Link
- A quick study about framing
- Composing
- A quick study about expressions
- The role of hands in Portraiture
PT 2
Course Available here: Link
- A quick study about lighting / Traditional lighthing styles
- Color Theory / Choosing a proper color palette for your portrait
NOVEMBER: CLASS 3 – LET’S PAINT A PORTRAIT WITH A CLASSICAL FEEL (PRACTICE)
- Selecting a reference
- Sketching/Composing
- Picking some colors
- Blocking in the main shapes
- Blocking in lighting and shading
- Detailing
- Finishing
NOVEMBER: CLASS 4 – LET’S PAINT A FANTASY PORTRAIT (PRACTICE)
- Searching for elements of Fantasy
- Selecting a reference (the reference used in the class available for download as a resource)
- Sketching/Composing
- Picking some (magic) colors
- Blocking in the main shapes
- Blocking in lighting and shading
- Detailing & Texturing
- Finishing
ON THE CLASS OFFICIAL PAGE/THREAD YOU CAN
- Check the latest news about the classes
- Download resources
- Discuss the lectures
- Ask questions
- Post your WIPs related to the classes content
First class will be totally free and other sessions available for our Tutorial Members. Upgrade your account or Register today to get all the courses.
