Contemporary Portraits with Graphite
A course by lantomo , Artist and Portrait Specialist
Combine analog and digital techniques to create realistic pencil portraits filled with emotion
Combine analog and digital techniques to create realistic pencil portraits filled with emotion
What’s the key to a good portrait? It must convey emotion. And when you look at it, you feel what the artist wanted to express. That is precisely what defines the work of Antonella Montes, better known as Lantomo. Her portraits are charged with emotion; she creates them using a sophisticated blend of digital and analog techniques, focusing on graphite as the primary tool.
In this Domestika course, learn to create both realistic and conceptual portraits based on a photograph by combining graphite with splashes of watercolors. Hone your skills and transform a drawing into raw emotion.
What will you learn in this online course?
22 lessons & 29 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (140)
- 2,129 students
- 22 lessons (5h 2m)
- 29 additional resources (13 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create your very own realistic graphite portrait (size A3) and add your unique, personal touch using details that evoke inspiring emotions.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Illustrators and anyone interested in drawing, portraits, and graphite techniques.
Requirements and materials
Some prior knowledge of drawing is helpful, but is not necessary to take this course.
The materials for this course include A3 or similar size flat (not textured) drawing or watercolor paper, pencils of varying hardness (6-8 of your choice ranging from 6H to 8B), erasers, a pencil sharpener, a stick of soft graphite, a stick of black pastel, several charcoal pencils, watercolors, and a brush.
Reviews
Antonella Montes, who goes by the artistic name Lantomo, is an Italian artist living in Barcelona. She studied architecture in Italy with a specialization in stage and exhibit design, but since 2010, has worked exclusively as a professional portrait artist. She spent three years living in Beijing, China where she perfected her portraits, creating increasingly detailed and precise works with her signature mark.
She is currently represented by galleries such as Galería Bat Alberto Cornejo in Madrid, Galería 3 Punts in Barcelona, and Retrospect Galleries in Byron Bay, Australia. She is also active at international fairs and expos.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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What Will We Do in this Course?
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U2
Concept of the Portrait and Preparation of the Final Composition
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Concept of the Portrait: What Do I Want to Tell?
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Who Can I Draw?
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The Digital Sketch
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U3
Preparing the Drawing
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Materials
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Line Drawing 1
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Line Drawing 2
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Overlapping Elements
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U4
Making the Portrait
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Hair 1
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Hair 2
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Forehead
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Eyes 1
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Eyes 2
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Cheek and Nose 1
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Cheek and Nose 2
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Mouth and Chin 1
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Mouth and Chin 2
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U5
Background and Conservation of the Portrait
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The Contour and Final Touches
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The Background
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Conservation of the Portrait and Digital Archive
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FP
Final project
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Contemporary Portrait in Graphite
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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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laura_di_stefano
moto brava e professionale. Lezioni svolte con una metodologia adeguata anche ai principianti. Precisa e coerente nell'esposizione. Consigliata
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va_ayou
Thank you for the opportunity to reach a new level. This is a great course, everything is simple, clear and interesting!
mandyjqueen
I loved this course. I enjoy drawing portraits, but it was great to learn a new way of presenting them with extra motifs to make them more appealing and exciting—one of my favourite courses on the site.
mluijcks
Hele fijne cursus leer er veel van
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aquariancore
Excellent course the precision in details have upped my game plus I have learned to integrate tools I have never used before. Photo realism is achievable with this course