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Sketch & Watercolor Kids Characters Using Photo Inspiration

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Overview

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In this class i  will teach the basics of sketching "characters", or simplified portraits of kids using photos as inspiration for pose, style and expression.

Beginners & Intermediate artists will learn a lot but may need lots of practice. Experienced artists may pick up a few bits, or at the very least see how another artist works : )

Lessons will include tips on:

- choosing a good source photo for inspiration

- making super-quick gesture drawings to establish the basic form and structure of your figure

- simplifying facial features to stylize the face

- cleaning up your gesture drawing to make a finalized sketch

- adding loose watercolor to your illustration,  and even splashes & spatter to create a bit of life and flair

Syllabus

  • Teacher Introduction + About This Class
  • Class Materials
  • Choosing A Great Source Photo
  • Gesture Drawings
  • Simplifying Faces
  • Finalizing Your Sketch
  • Adding Watercolor
  • Wrap Up
  • ** Extra Tips: Shading & Coloring Jeans

Taught by

Stephanie Corfee

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