Create Surreal Characters in Oil
A course by Fernando VicentePainter and Illustrator
A course by Fernando Vicente, Painter and Illustrator
Learn surrealist oil painting techniques, create unique characters, and develop advanced artistic skills in illustration and creativity.
Explore the fascinating world of surrealist oil painting and discover how to transform abstract concepts into striking works of art. From brief development to final execution, this course will guide you through the process of creating unique, stylized characters that come to life in a commercial context. You'll learn to select appropriate materials, prepare painting surfaces, and master oil painting techniques that will allow you to build layers, adding depth and detail to your works. Creativity thrives on knowledge; Fernando will teach you how to analyze and select references and mood boards to enrich your artistic perspective.
Over the course of several lessons, you'll develop a themed packaging project, where every brushstroke is an opportunity to express your personal style and challenge visual conventions. From the initial design to the final product, every step is designed to enhance your technical and creative skills. This artistic journey will not only teach you how to handle oil paint effectively but will also inspire you to explore new ways of telling visual stories through your paintings and applying them to commercial purposes.
What will you learn in this online course?
27 lessons & 21 downloads
Conceptualization: sketches
11 minutes, 2 seconds
Preparing the table
4 minutes, 54 seconds
Transfer of the sketch
15 minutes, 11 seconds
Working the skin 2
19 minutes, 19 seconds
Paint the details 1
16 minutes, 13 seconds
Paint the details 3
20 minutes, 43 seconds
What's included in this course?
Explore the fascinating world of surrealist oil painting, where you'll learn how to transform ideas into unique works of art. From interpreting a brief to creating sketches, you'll discover how to conceptualize artistic projects that captivate clients and audiences. You'll delve into material selection, surface preparation techniques, and sketch transfer, ensuring that every step of the process is carefully designed to achieve exceptional results.
Immerse yourself in essential oil painting techniques, developing skills in working with layers, textures, and details that will bring your characters and scenes to life. You'll explore how to apply light, shadow, and finishing touches that add depth and personality to your work. You'll also learn how to protect your creations and prepare them for exhibition or digitalization, completing a comprehensive journey that will allow you to master this classic technique with a modern and distinctive approach.
What is this course's project?
The project involves designing surreal and modern commercial packaging, creating striking and stylized characters. The student will develop sketches, paint in oils, and adapt the final work to the packaging format, learning artistic and creative communication techniques.
Who is this online course for?
This course is designed for artists, illustrators, and creatives who wish to explore surrealist oil painting. Ideal for those interested in developing a unique style and learning advanced techniques that combine modern and classical elements in their work.
Requirements and materials
No extensive prior knowledge is required, just an interest in oil painting. You'll need basic materials such as gesso, MDF boards, brushes, oil paint, turpentine, LIQUID, tracing paper, and a palette. These items will help you develop your artistic skills.
Reviews
- 8 days ago
buen curso
- 26 days ago
Fernando explica muy bien, solo no es lo que estoy buscando entonces no termine el curso
- 2 months ago
Geniales explicaciones, super completo y didáctico. Consejos útiles de la practica artística
- 7 months ago
Curso excelente, entrega conhecimentos de muito valor e eu me surpreendi positivamente, realmente foi além das minas expectativas. O professor é muito didático e extremamente capacitado, recomendo a todos.
- 8 months ago
Very interesting and well explained, I am a big fun of Fernando's art
He also collaborates with magazines such as Vogue, Playboy, and Cosmopolitan, makes book and record covers, illustrates books for children and adults, and exhibits his paintings. One of his favorite themes is the pin-up style.
Fernando Vicente's work as a painter is characterized by the constant presence of the human figure. He paints in acrylic and always works standing in front of the easel, even when illustrating. He only uses the computer to add details such as fonts or background colors or to make collages.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Meet Fernando Vicente
- Influences
- U2
From brief to idea: how a creative concept is born
- Brief and communication with clients
- Receive the order
- Reference search
- Conceptualization: sketches
- U3
First steps
- The materials
- Preparing the table
- Transfer of the sketch
- U4
Oil painting: essential techniques
- Basic techniques for working with oil 1
- Basic techniques for working with oil 2
- Basic techniques for working with oil 3
- Basic techniques for working with oil 4
- Basic techniques for working with oil 5
- Cleaning the utensils
- U5
How to bring the work to life
- Working the skin 1
- Working the skin 2
- Working the skin 3
- Hair, eyebrows and eyes
- Painting clothes 1
- Painting clothes 2
- Paint the details 1
- Paint the details 2
- Paint the details 3
- How to protect your artwork: varnish
- The work of art
- Podcast: Drawing with obsession, living with passion
- FP
Final project
- Pop Surrealism Techniques with Oil
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FAQs
You’ll learn watercolor, oil, acrylic, sketching, planar composition, and classical portrait techniques applied to editorial, advertising, and packaging projects, integrating visual references and developing your own artistic style.
The course is designed for intermediate learners—perfect if you already have basic drawing and painting skills and want to refine your techniques and expand your creative range in professional illustration.
You’ll need brushes, palette knives, a palette, prepared canvases or boards, gesso, acrylics, oils, paper, pencils, and some basic digital tools if you want to explore references and moodboards.
Yes, although having basic drawing and painting experience is recommended to get the most out of the intermediate-level content and practical exercises.
The course covers watercolor, realistic oil painting, acrylic on various supports, natural and loose line drawing, planar color composition, caricature, collage, and mixed techniques for editorial and creative projects.
You’ll be able to apply what you learn to classic book illustration, packaging design, advertising posters, figurative portraits, and personal or professional creative projects.
Yes, you’ll learn how to present sketches, prepare moodboards, gather visual references, and structure professional client deliverables in illustration and design.