Expressive Gesture Drawing and Portraiture
A course by Graceina Samosir , Artist
Learn how to illustrate an artistic collage filled with detail and movement by exploring a variety of drawing techniques including charcoal, chalk, and ink
Learn how to illustrate an artistic collage filled with detail and movement by exploring a variety of drawing techniques including charcoal, chalk, and ink
“I want people to be captivated by the infinite possibilities of drawing and to explore their life, relationships, and community,”
Graceina Samosir is a professional artist whose work has appeared in magazines such as Art House Press, El Malpensante, and InCorrecto. Her illustrations and paintings have also been showcased in multiple exhibitions, including a solo exhibition in 2018.
In this online course, Graceina shows you how to create a collage filled with rich lines, tones, and character. Study themes like self-portraiture and the human form, and learn to use brush pens, charcoal pencils, and chalk pastels to develop captivating drawings, before transposing them into a unique digital collage in Photoshop
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 25 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (52)
- 2,180 students
- 20 lessons (4h 20m)
- 25 additional resources (11 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?
Develop a series of drawings using different techniques and materials, and transpose them into a digital collage in Photoshop.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who is enthusiastic about drawing.
Requirements and materials
You only need basic drawing skills to take this course.
In terms of materials, you will need drawing tools specified by Graceina in the course, and access to Adobe Photoshop.
Reviews
A course by Graceina Samosir
Graceina Samosir is a professional artist and illustrator based in Ottawa, Canada. She majored in fine/visual arts in Colombia and Canada, during which time she regularly shared her projects online, which led to her selling her first piece of art.
Since then, Graceina’s work has been showcased in fourteen exhibitions, including her first solo exhibition in 2018. Her illustrations have been featured in magazines including Art House Press, El Malpensante, and InCorrecto, and she sells private commissions through her website. She also shares her work with over 26K followers on Instagram.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation
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Materials and Preparation
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Introducing My Drawings and Collage Work
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Building an Image Bank or Repertoire
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U3
Prompts
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The Human Form 1
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The Human Form 2
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A Self-Portrait 1
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A Self-Portrait 2
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Drawing a Scene 1
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Drawing a Scene 2
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Drawing Someone in Action 1
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Drawing Someone in Action 2
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U4
The Collage
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Gathering Your Drawings
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The Digital Composition 1
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The Digital Composition 2
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The Digital Composition 3
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The digital composition 4
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The Digital Composition 5
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Sharing Your Work
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FP
Final project
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Expressive Gesture Drawing and Portraiture
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marianomari_ilustrador
Es excelente el trabajo de Graceina y el proceso que aquí comparte!
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rorofot
Unfortunately, I didn't get much out of this course, although the teacher is very friendly and makes an effort. There is a lot of talking, so that the important content is often somewhat lost. I also find the technique of dipping the brush directly into the ink very challenging.
geokmz
Un proceso de trabajo muy útil y un estilo que me gustó para aplicarlo a mis propias creaciones.
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katep70954
PlusVery clear and confident instructions with lots of tips and tricks.
uggoramirez
Excelente curso, explicaciones sencillas y las prácticas me ayudaron a ganar confianza.
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