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Portrait Illustration with Analog and Digital Techniques

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Overview

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Seamlessly combine graphite, watercolor, and Photoshop to create a stunningly lifelike portrait
  • Introduction
  • Preparation
  • Creating the Portrait
  • Adding Creative Elements
  • Final Touches and Printing
  • Final project
Beautiful images that empower women are at the heart of Amy Pearson’s work. Throughout her career, the artist has developed a unique technique for creating incredibly realistic portraits that capture the power and strength of the women she illustrates.

In this course, Amy teaches you how to make captivating portraits that combine a variety of analog and digital techniques. Guiding you from initial sketch to finished work, discover how the blend of handmade pencil drawing, watercolor painting, and Adobe Photoshop has the ability to create stunning images full of color and character.

Syllabus

  • About Me
  • Influences
  • What We Will Do in the Course?
  • Materials
  • Finding Inspiration & Research
  • Photoshop Editing
  • Basic Watercolour Techniques / Understanding Watercolour
  • Rough Sketching in Photoshop
  • Tracing the Outline
  • Detailed Pencil Drawing
  • Decorative Elements
  • Working in Photoshop 1
  • Working in Photoshop 2
  • Editing and Adding in Other Items 1
  • Editing and Adding in Other Items 2
  • Recommendations for Fine Art Printing
  • Final Touches
  • Portrait Illustration with Analog and Digital Techniques

Taught by

Amy Pearson

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