Experimental Portraiture: Fusing Oil, Acrylic, and Spray Paint
A course by Nikolas Antoniou , Painter
Reflect the emotions of your subject by experimenting with ideas and accidents using different types of paint
Reflect the emotions of your subject by experimenting with ideas and accidents using different types of paint
Painting gives you the freedom to experiment, make mistakes, express ideas, and create new ones. Artist Nikolas Antoniou uses it as a way to convey the feelings and emotions of his subjects. Working with texture, color, and creative accidents, he paints portraits with spirit that have been showcased at exhibitions and art fairs across the world.
In this course, Nikolas gives you the tools to create experimental portraits of your own. Learn how to use oil, acrylic, and spray paints along with innovative techniques to create paintings filled with emotions.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 15 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (273)
- 7,168 students
- 18 lessons (3h 27m)
- 15 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a unique portrait that reflects an emotion by experimenting with oil, acrylic, and spray paint, using a photo reference as your guide.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in painting or exploring a new creative perspective.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary for this course. It is suitable for painters of all levels and abilities.
In terms of materials, you will need a laptop, oil paints, spray paint, oil paint diluent, brushes, an orange pencil, a ruler, and paper.
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A course by Nikolas Antoniou
Nikolas Antoniou is a Cypriot painter who specializes in portrait art. He first began experimenting artistically by recreating his favorite album covers in his school books. His cousin, an architecture student at the time, later introduced him to the medium of charcoal which inspired him to draw daily and consider art as a career option. Nikolas went on to study fine art at the University of Western Macedonia and, after graduating, returned to Cyprus to open a studio where he could work on his art full-time.
Nikolas’ style is inspired by the feelings and emotions behind his subjects and his work has been displayed at solo exhibitions and art fairs across the world. He has collaborated with galleries including Morren Galleries in The Netherlands and Alpha C. K Art Gallery in Cyprus as well as with companies like Absolut Vodka.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Materials and Tips before We Start
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Portraits That Reflect Emotion
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Materials
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Brushes and Spray Paint 1
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Brushes and Spray Paint 2
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Creating Light with White Spirit
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U3
Synthesis and Colors
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How to Choose the Right Reference Image
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Synthesis 1
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Synthesis 2
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The Power of Colors
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U4
Production
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Preparing Our Canvas
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Create the Grid
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Shadow Layers
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Creating Accidents and Using Colors 1
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Creating Accidents and Using Colors 2
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U5
Observing Our Painting
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Adding Elements to Make Our Work Stand Out
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Deciding When to Stop
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FP
Final project
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Experimental portraying in oil
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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.
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chaguelas
Muy completo.Muy bien explicado
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johnerz
Excellent course with clear and detailed explanation from the teacher. I especially enjoyed learning about new ways to capture emotion in a painting with an array of artistic media and materials. One thing I would like to mention is about Francis Bacon being born in Dublin making him Irish, not British, a small but important detail about one of the world's greatest artists :) Go raibh míle maith agat!
jorgegarvi
Como artista es verdaderamente magnifico, pero como docente considero que le falta mucho carisma. Siento que falto más exploración durante el curso, habla mucho y no hay mucha practica ni experimentación. Saludos.
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conexionbll
Me ha encantado la forma de abordar la pintura saliendo de las técnicas clásicas que había visto hasta ahora. Me ha enseñado a querer experimentar y encontrar mi propio técnica de expresión porque todo vale.
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llge
Interesting course. We can learn new things. Portraits are well done, original