Learn watercolor portrait painting and the dripping technique in this 22-minute tutorial. Explore the process of creating a stunning portrait, from planning lights and shadows to experimenting with color choices. Master essential techniques such as working from light to dark, lifting color after mistakes, and adding multiple layers. Discover the importance of patience when waiting for areas to dry and how to work on other parts of the painting in the meantime. Gain confidence in experimenting with abstract elements and learn how to incorporate the dripping technique effectively. Pick up valuable tips on composition, detailing eyes, and using brushes versus pencils for intricate work. Finish with a speedpaint demonstration to see the entire process come together.
Overview
Syllabus
- Planning lights and shadows
- Wetting the face
- Adding some light skin tone
- Sketch vs. no sketch
- Sharp edges on the lips
- Experiment with your color choices
- Working from light to dark
- Working with references
- Waiting for dark areas to dry, working on other stuff instead
- Lifting color off after a mistake
- Second layer of hair
- Using the dripping technique too early
- Trying the dripping technique anyway
- Don't be afraid to experiment
- Colored diffuse lighting
- Don't get discouraged if you feel it looks bad unfinished
- The game plan summed up: Dry - Wet - Dry - Wet etc.
- Don't give too many damns when working abstract ;
- Starting the eyes while the paper isn't totally dry
- Brush vs pencil for details
- Finally: THE DRIPPING TECHNIQUE
- Keep your composition in mind
- The orange was an experiment
- Outro
- Speedpaint to the finish line
Taught by
Laovaan
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