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Paint with Me: Digital Portrait Painting in Procreate

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Overview

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Do you want to learn how to create painterly portraits in Procreate? Then follow along step-by-step, in this real-time portrait painting demonstration. 

What you'll learn:

  • How to place your subject on your canvas with confidence
  • How to paint using simple shapes of value
  • Which brushes to use, where and why
  • How to paint a face with accurate proportions
  • How to simplify your painting & not get lost in the details
  • Techniques for different styles of brushwork

What you'll get:

  • The exact brushes I'm using! (compatible with Procreate)
  • Procreate and Photoshop files of my reference, ready to go! (Plus the jpgs)
  • 1 on 1 feedback and critique where requested in the Projects & Resources section on Skillshare

What you'll need:

  • Procreate App (or drawing app of your choosing)
  • iPad or iPad Pro and Apple Pencil

But all mediums are welcome, digital and traditional! I encourage you to follow along with your unique set of tools!

Who is this class for:

If you're completely new to portrait painting, you may want to check out this class first: Drawing and Painting Portraits: A Guide for Artists. But if you just want to jump into painting with me, let's get going! All levels of learners are welcome in this step-by-step portrait painting class. 

Why learn with me:

I've been drawing faces for over 20 years and I still love it as much as I did on day one! If you have a passion for drawing portraits too, or if you're looking to learn, I'd love to see you in this class.

Whether you're painting simply for the joy of it, or you want to pick up some new tips for your next commissioned piece, join in on the fun.

I've taught thousands of students how to improve their portrait work and I'd love to help you on your art journey too. Let me share with you what has taken me years of study to figure out.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Installing the Brushes
  • Procreate Settings
  • Downloading the Reference
  • Getting Started
  • Checking the Proportions Pt 1
  • Checking the Proportions Pt 2
  • Painting the Nose
  • Painting the Neck
  • Painting the Lips
  • Painting the Eyes
  • Perspective, Planes, and Rhythms
  • Working on the Lips, Hair, and Scarf
  • Using the Smudge Tool
  • Sharpening Edges
  • Working on the Neck
  • Painting the Features and Hair
  • Painting the Earring
  • Adding Eye Details
  • Finding the Flow of the Piece
  • Finishing the Painting and Sharing
  • Time Lapse
  • Closing Thoughts

Taught by

Gabrielle Brickey

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