Guided Project: Creative Portrait with Transfer
A guided project by Karen Savard Klassen , Illustrator
Combine fashion and portraiture to create eye-catching illustrations filled with texture and personality using both traditional and digital techniques
Combine fashion and portraiture to create eye-catching illustrations filled with texture and personality using both traditional and digital techniques
Create unique acrylic portraits using image transfer, frisket masking, and painting techniques to explore light and shadow
Joined January 2020
Explore the art of transforming photographs into creative acrylic portraits through unique techniques like image transfer and frisket film masking. Start by selecting a photographic reference and learn how to creatively translate it into your own artistic style. Frisket film will help you generate striking contrasts, while layers of black paint will allow you to play with light and shadow, adding depth to your portrait. This guided project encourages you to experiment with textures and incorporate graphic elements, making your artwork truly stand out.
Whether you're drawn to high-contrast cinematic styles or prefer abstract compositions with geometric shapes, this project allows you to explore various creative approaches. Choose to add illustrative details or even integrate digital techniques to elevate your composition. The focus is on discovering new ways to express yourself through acrylics and expanding your artistic repertoire. Embrace the challenge, let your creativity flow, and watch as your portrait comes to life with your personal touch.
What will you learn in this online course?
6 lessons & 15 downloads
- 95 students
- 6 lessons (1h 23m)
- 15 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a unique acrylic portrait using image transfer, frisket film masking, and acrylic paint. Transform photographic references into expressive artworks, experimenting with contrasts, textures, and graphic elements to develop your style and explore new artistic expressions.
Who is this online course for?
Art enthusiasts seeking to explore creative portrait techniques will find this course ideal, particularly those interested in combining traditional and experimental methods. Perfect for artists looking to push boundaries, develop unique styles, and express individuality through mixed media and acrylics.
Requirements and materials
No extensive prior knowledge is needed, just basic familiarity with acrylic painting. Gather a photographic reference, acrylic paints, brushes, frisket film, and a surface to work on. A creative mindset and willingness to experiment will enhance your experience.
A guided project by Karen Savard Klassen
Karen Savard Klassen is a seasoned illustrator renowned for her mastery in mixed media artistry. With a deep-rooted passion for visual storytelling, she has dedicated years to exploring diverse techniques that merge traditional and contemporary elements. Her artistic journey began with a profound interest in acrylic painting, which led her to experiment with various mediums such as frisket film and image transfer. This exploration has culminated in a distinctive style characterized by vibrant colors and compelling compositions that captivate the viewer's imagination.
Throughout her career, Klassen has collaborated with prestigious publications and art institutions, earning a reputation for her innovative approach to portraiture. Her work often reflects a harmonious blend of realism and abstraction, inviting audiences to engage with art in new and exciting ways. By integrating graphic elements and exploring the interplay of light and shadow, she creates pieces that resonate with a sense of individuality and creativity. Karen's dedication to her craft and her ability to push the boundaries of traditional illustration make her a respected figure in the art community.
Content
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Creative Acrylic Portrait with Transfer
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Getting Inspired
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Transferring the Image
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The Magic of Frisket
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Painting the Portrait’s Details 1
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Painting the Portrait’s Details 2
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Podcast: Creative Acrylic Portrait with Transfer
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FP
Final project
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Guided Project: Creative Portrait with Transfer
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
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Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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FAQs
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.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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