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For me, painting free and loose turned out to be a balance between technical skills and learning to be a little easier on myself.
Technique allows me to think about what I want to convey. It gives me the confidence to make mistakes and knowing that I can overcome them.
In this workshop I’d like to share some ways you can achieve a more loose style, while creating a recognizable face at the same time.
In over 1.5 hours of video I will show you how to create a textured surface, mix simple skin tones and build up a face with basic shapes. We will refine the face with some well-placed details and add a few creative touches.
This class was part of Olga Furman’s Paint Your Heart And Soul 2019. Many students have said it was an intense class but one that allowed for quick progress in understanding the basic shapes and values of the face.
If you’d like to learn more about what this class is about, read on!
Much love,
Sabra
1. Values, mixing and sketching
In this first video we’ll discuss topics like values, color mixing and sketching. It’s a lot of information at once, but we can come back to it later if we need it!
2. Basic shapes
With a palette knife, we’ll fill in our basic shapes with different, corresponding values. The palette knife will give us a loose, textured look.
3. Blending and details
Using different mid tones, we’ll blend our basic shapes and tie them together. We can focus on a little bit more detail in both features and values.
4. Adding visual interest
At the end of this project we’ll discuss how to add uniformity to your portrait. We’ll also see how to add more depth in order to make your portrait more visually appealing.
Here are the materials we're going to be working with. You can also download the supply list for more info on substitutions!
My goal is to make all my classes accessible for all levels, even if you're just starting out. It's also important to me that you have fun. If sketching isn't for you or if you feel like going straight into the painting process, feel free!
I have created drawing guides and outlines for you to use as you please. Trace them, transfer them, do what makes your art process feel good!
Looking for something and don't feel like watching all the videos again? No worries! I've created a PDF guide with all the painting steps - including stills from the videos - for you.
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A workshop is generally shorter than a full course. It focusses on a specific technique and palette. Usually you can finish a workshop project in a few days.
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Yes, this workshop is designed specifically to help you through the process of painting, step-by-step. Some techniques may prove to be a challenge but I will explain it to you in a way that allows you to follow exactly what I’m doing. There are several drawing guides that you can print out, to help you no matter your level. Please keep in mind that learning is a process. A beginner will need different expectations than an experienced painter. Don’t feel discouraged if you’re not able to master some techniques at once. Art is a skill you can hone and my art community is a safe and judgement-free zone where you can share your progress.
You can always access this workshop by logging in at my website. In the navigation menu, go to “My account” and you will see your workshop there.
When you do a self-paced workshop, you can ask any questions or share work in my private Facebook community. I will be there often to reply or answer questions!
You can download the supply list for this workshop from this page! Scroll up a bit and you will see the button.
Because this workshop is instantly accessible and downloadable, I cannot grant refunds on it.
For workshops, I unfortunately can’t provide a payment plan.
No, not at all! If you have any questions during a live course, you can also email me for feedback.
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