Contemporary Portraiture in Watercolor
A course by Nuno Pinto , Painter and Illustrator
Learn watercolor and drawing techniques to paint an expressive portrait from a photograph
Learn watercolor and drawing techniques to paint an expressive portrait from a photograph
Watercolor painting can result in stunning paintings when combining techniques and colors with the organic and unusual movement of water. This creative process is precisely the reason why illustrator Nuno Pinto uses this medium for his pieces. As a specialist in watercolor portraits, he's also published children's books and collaborated with various paint manufacturers including Schmincke, Sennelier, and St. Petersburg.
In this course, learn to paint a contemporary expressive portrait using watercolors. Do a drawing from a reference photo and then learn dry and wet watercolor techniques for achieving a variety of effects. Discover tips and tricks for perfect proportions, colors, light, and shadow and paint with confidence!
What will you learn in this online course?
22 lessons & 19 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (46)
- 1,009 students
- 22 lessons (5h 9m)
- 19 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Paint a watercolor portrait from a photograph of your choice.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in exploring watercolor and its many techniques.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary for this course as Nuno goes through everything step by step.
In terms of materials, you need some watercolor basics including paints, paintbrushes, paper (preferably 100% cotton), and some pencils.
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A course by Nuno Pinto
Nuno Pinto is a Portuguese painter and illustrator who was raised in Switzerland and has been inventing heroes and monsters since he was a child. He loves drawing animals and colorful objects, but portraits are his speciality. With a degree in history, he currently divides his time between building on his artistic skills, teaching, children's book illustration, and watercolor painting.
He has collaborated with paint manufacturers such as Schmincke, Sennelier, and St. Petersburg, among others. He has also illustrated children's books like Jota ginja, o quase ninja.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Materials, techniques and colors
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Materials
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Watercolor Filling Techniques
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Watercolor colors, light and shadow 1
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Watercolor colors, light and shadow 2
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U3
Face design and first projects
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Face proportions and grid method 1
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Face proportions and grid method 2
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Face proportions and grid method 3
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First project: direct or dry techniques 1
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First project: direct or dry techniques 2
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First project: direct or dry techniques 3
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Second project: diffuse or wet techniques 1
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Second project: diffuse or wet techniques 2
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How to choose a photograph?
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U4
Full watercolor portrait
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Pencil sketch 1
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Pencil sketch 2
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First layer and details
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Adding colors and plan 1
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Adding colors and plan 2
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U5
Final details and presentation of the work
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Final details and compositional balances
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Work frame
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FP
Final project
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Contemporary Portraiture in Watercolor
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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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athosdaat
O curso é muito bom e, além de completo em si, Nuno é extremamente eficiente em passar o conhecimento.
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beatriz_mirloblanco
El curso es completísimo y el profesor Nuno explica muy bien cada uno de los aspectos de la técnica de la acuarela y del retrato. Uno de los mejores cursos que he hecho. Muchas gracias!
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ambrosio.neli17
Muito bom este curso. Fiz o retrato da cantora, não ficou o ideal, ainda a melhorar, sendo este p meu primeiro retrato em aquarela. Excelente aula sobre anatomia da face.
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torilga
A fun and interesting course. It really got me started with watercolour portraits.
mayari210
Este curso es el mejor si se quiere aprendender a pintar retratos en acuarela (junto con el de Sol Barrios). Nuno es extraordinariamente detallista y paciente en sus explicaciones, ademas de enseñar de una manera muy simple y amena, notándose que es un maestro en lo que hace. He tomado muchos cursos en la plataforma, y este definitivamente se encuentra en mi top 3. Muchas gracias Nuno por este curso tan necesario!
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