Expressive Monochromatic Oil Portraits

A course by Gustavo Velasco , Painter

Painter. Puebla, Mexico.
Joined September 2019

Learn the technique of monochromatic oils and create expressive portraits that capture the power of your gestures and the quality of the materials

97% positive reviews (79)
2,576 students
Audio: Spanish, English
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn the technique of monochromatic oils and create expressive portraits that capture the power of your gestures and the quality of the materials

The painter Gustavo Velasco works with abstract images that seek to generate an impact through composition, lines and experimentation with materials.

Along with the analysis of the different textures and intensity of the colors, Gustavo studies features and gestures in detail to better convey emotions. In this online course, he will teach you how to create a gestural portrait that reflects your personality in every creative decision.

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 17 downloads

The materials
8 minutes, 32 seconds
Prepare the paper
5 minutes, 50 seconds
Light and shadow
9 minutes, 55 seconds
The planes of the head
14 minutes, 0 seconds
The eye
15 minutes, 34 seconds
  • 97% positive reviews (79)
  • 2,576 students
  • 15 lessons (2h 25m)
  • 17 additional resources (2 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?

You will create a monochrome portrait painting in oil.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

For those who want to learn to paint portraits with a fresh and contemporary style.

Requirements and materials

You will not need previous knowledge of painting. Only basic drawing knowledge is recommended.

The materials that you will use are very basic, the most important thing is to have paper, brushes and oil.


Reviews

2,576 Students
79 Reviews
97% Positive ratings

Gustavo Velasco

A course by Gustavo Velasco

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Painter

Spray, acrylic and pastels, Gustavo Velasco has explored painting in all its formats. Today he specializes in oil for its versatility and intensity in tonalities. His style is figurative, mixed with gestural painting and unexpected effects.

He has participated in various exhibitions and museums in galleries in Mexico and obtained recognition from "The Masters Academy of Art" in Utah. Currently, he is dedicated to developing his work and teaching drawing and painting classes.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    The materials and their preparation

    • The materials
    • Prepare the paper
    • The possibilities of the material
    • Light and shadow
  • U3

    Study the portrait

    • The planes of the head
    • The eye
    • Nose
    • Mouth
    • Ear
  • U4

    Create the work

    • The composition
    • The first strokes
    • The portrait
    • The finishing touch
  • FP

    Final project

    • Expressive Monochromatic Oil Portraits

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Expressive Monochromatic Oil Portraits. Illustration course by Gustavo Velasco

Expressive Monochromatic Oil Portraits

A course by Gustavo Velasco
Painter. Puebla, Mexico.
Joined September 2019
  • 97% positive reviews (79)
  • 2,576 students