Caricature in Watercolor
A course by Carlos Rodríguez Casado , Illustrator and Watercolor Artist
Joined October 2012
Learn the techniques for illustrated portraits in watercolor for editorials and press covers
Joined October 2012
Capturing the essence of a character with only water and color seems an impossible challenge, but the illustrator Carlos Rodríguez Casado proves otherwise, capturing his watercolor caricatures on the covers of important print media such as El Mundo, El Español, Líbero, and Cambio 16. and on international channels such as MTV with the hit series Teen Wolf.
In this online course, learn to make a watercolor caricature of a character with different techniques and materials to achieve an out of the ordinary style.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 8 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (241)
- 4,111 students
- 19 lessons (3h 46m)
- 8 downloads
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Intermediate
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Make a caricature adapted to a model and another to the cover of a magazine. In both cases you combine Carlos's techniques and use the course materials.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Illustrators, cartoonists, and anyone who wants to perfect their watercolor technique and develop an interest in caricature.
Requirements and materials
To take this course you need basic knowledge of drawing with watercolor.
Regarding the materials, you need watercolor pencils, watercolor paper, Arches and Hahnemülle, watercolor tubes, round watercolor brushes, a flat oil paint brush, a scanner or camera to digitize your illustration, and a computer with Adobe Photoshop.
Reviews
Carlos Rodríguez Casado
A course by Carlos Rodríguez Casado
Carlos Rodríguez Casado is a renowned illustrator and watercolorist whose work has reached an international audience through collaborations with major brands and media outlets such as MTV, HBO, El Mundo, and El País.
His skill in creating portraits and caricatures, emphasizing expressiveness and capturing the soul through the eyes, has earned him awards and recognition in various art and design forums.
In addition to his successful career as a visual artist, Carlos has shared his passion and knowledge through workshops and classes, inspiring the next generation of creatives worldwide.
Content
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U1
Presentation and References
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Presentation
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References
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U2
Experimenting with materials
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Materials you need
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Paper
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Brushes, watercolors and color chart
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U3
Creation of the character for the model
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Character and references
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Sketch and details
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Final finish I
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Final finish II
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Final finish III
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Final Finish IV
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U4
Character creation for cover
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Sketch and details
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Shadows and hair I
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Shadows and hair II
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Shadows and hair III
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Finishing touches and skin I
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Finishing touches and skin II
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Finishing touches and skin III
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Digital retouching
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FP
Final project
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Caricature in watercolor
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Me encanta el profesor y este curso, como los otros que imparte son una maravilla. Muy educativo, entretenido y me ha gustado mucho
Wspaniały kurs! Uwielbiam sposób w jaki Carlos maluje 'wet on wet'. Maluję od lat portrety, ale dotąd nie miałam odwagi dać akwareli takiej swobody :) Uwielbiam patrzeć, jak portrety Carlosa powstają krok po kroku. Dziękuję, Carlos!
Ein hervorragender Kurs, der praxisnah und zielgerichtet vermittelt wird. Besonders wertvoll sind die klaren, nachvollziehbaren Erklärungen, die es ermöglichen, Porträts mit realistischen Hauttönen und ausdrucksstarken Details zu gestalten. Der Kurs führt Schritt für Schritt durch den gesamten Prozess und bietet sowohl für Anfängerinnen und Anfänger als auch für Fortgeschrittene wertvolle Impulse. Absolut empfehlenswert.
explicaciones muy claras, es fácil seguir los pasos. Me encanta!!! lo estoy disfrutando!!
The course is very good and easy to follow. I like the style.