Realistic Portraits with Pen
A course by Joaquín Rodríguez , Graphic artist
Joined February 2015
Learn how to draw creative portraits by combining hyperrealistic and abstract elements
Learn how to draw creative portraits by combining hyperrealistic and abstract elements
Imagine being able to represent the essence of a human being with a tool as common and simple as a pen. With the help of graphic artist Joaquín Rodríguez, whose work has been exhibited in galleries throughout Europe, you can learn how to create powerful portraits full of personality and style.
In this course, discover how to create a portrait with a pen, inspired by a photo and made with elements that are both geometrically abstract and hyper realistic. Joaquín guides you through all the steps, teaching you techniques for developing your drawing skills and giving your work life and movement.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 22 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (173)
- 3,124 students
- 18 lessons (4h 15m)
- 22 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Using a photograph as a reference, draw a portrait with a pen by combining geometric shapes and hyper realistic elements. Then, give your portrait its final touches digitally in Adobe Photoshop.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in drawing who wants to learn new techniques for using a ballpoint pen as a creative tool.
Requirements and materials
Some basic drawing skills are recommended, but are not necessary.
The materials you need include: papers of various weights, pencils, tracing paper, a ruler, a pen, tape, a compass, a camera or scanner, and a computer with Adobe Photoshop installed for editing your drawing digitally.
Reviews
A course by Joaquín Rodríguez
Graphic artist Joaquín Rodríguez has a degree in architecture, but found his true calling in drawing. Using a pen as his main creative tool, his work mostly combines abstract geometric figures with cyberpunk culture.
He has collaborated with the La Fiambrera gallery in Madrid and with Spanish magazines like Jaleo and Yorokobu. He has also participated in solo and group exhibitions in several galleries throughout Europe.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Preparation
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Materials
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Choose photo and selection analysis
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Sketch of the drawing
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Incorporation of elements
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U3
Production
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Face drawing 1
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Face drawing 2
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Shading and hair texture 1
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Shading and hair texture 2
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Drawing of the added elements 1
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Drawing of the added elements 2
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Jacket texture 1
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Jacket texture 2
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Final details
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U4
Postproduction
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Adjustments in Photoshop
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Printing options
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FP
Final project
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Realistic Portraits with Pen
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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christian_jeder
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ardiles_art
Excelente curso! Es claro y muy completo. Muy feliz con lo aprendido.
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vmunozpla
Plusel curso en si muy bueno, profesor fantastico, pero calidad de video malo.
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josetsuk
Achei muito bom , aprendi muitas tecnicas novas que eu não conhecia
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duranduran
Muy buen curso para cualquier persona que lo quiera adquirir ya sea principiante y personas que ya tienen algo de experiencia. El profesor es paciente,atento y mira los trabajos y responde todavía los trabajos a pesar de que ya tiene algo de tiempo este curso.Tamboen brinda buenos archivos y cada clase es interesante. Es creativo en el retrato y la técnica a bolígrafo lo domina muy bien .
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