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Learn how to capture dimension, illuminate and define your portraits in this watercolour art series. Paint along with pro artist Cindy Briggs. Watch this four part art series. Filmed in front of a live audience.
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PART I: Dramatic Light & Shadow
Broadcast 6 June '24
SUMMARY
First, we review the package provided (links below) on photography, drawing and the power of light and shadow.
Then we will create a simple value study with pencil. For a watercolour warm up, we will create a one colour value study using Permanent Brown or Burnt Sienna.
During this lesson you will discover how to manage your watercolour consistency for control of your values, plus blending, glazing and mingling techniques. Cindy will also point out the importance of lost and found edges and how to create them.
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PART II: Skin tones and Eye details.
Broadcast 11th June '24
SUMMARY
We will start with simple skin tone watercolour mixes. A chart is provided for further exploration of colour mixes. The art of painting watercolour eyes takes some focus.
Understanding some essential details will help you create luminous eyes that sparkle with life. Cindy will take you through step-by-step so that each portrait you paint will be enhanced with radiant eyes.
To finish this session we will paint the underpainting (first layer) of the portrait.
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PART III: Layering up colours
Broadcast 18th June '24
SUMMARY
Layering up colour, we will start to develop the form with blended colour. Paying attention to dramatic and subtle value changes we will capture the features of the face with some unexpected reflective colour and light.
You will discover how the contours of the nose, the form of the lips and the details of the eyes are the most meaningful parts of the portrait.
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PART IV: Finishing and Finessing
Broadcast 25th June '24
SUMMARY
With features to fine-tune, we'll finish up the portrait adding details and layers of colour. For a painterly approach, we'll adjust our lost and found edges, finesse some of the details, and finish before we go too far.
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