3D Portraits with Paper Layers
A course by Ale Rambar , Visual Artist
Learn to use paper to create three-dimensional compositions with topographical techniques
Learn to use paper to create three-dimensional compositions with topographical techniques
What would human bodies be like if we transformed them into a topographic map? Costa Rican architect and visual artist, Ale Rambar, discovered an innovative form of expression in the topographic technique. Using layers of paper, he crafts portraits and sculptures of the human body to address topics about gender equality, tolerance, and respect for the environment. His work was used by the Costa Rican Olympic team at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, and he designed the EU Award for Gender Equality Champions in Costa Rica. He was also selected to represent his country at the Beijing International Art Biennale.
In this online course, learn to create a portrait with volume using layers of paper. See how to calculate and cut each layer before assembling and painting them to build a work of art with relief. By the end, you'll be able to apply this versatile technique to make models, lettering pieces, illustrations, and any kind of 3D art you can imagine.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 9 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (182)
- 3,787 students
- 14 lessons (2h 15m)
- 9 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Plan, design and create a 45 x 45 cm three-dimensional composition using layers of paper cut and painted by hand.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Artists, designers, illustrators, architects, and anyone interested in creating artwork with layers of paper.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is required, but any experience with serial planes or Adobe Illustrator will be helpful.
As for materials, you need watercolor paper, parchment paper and cardboard, graphite and colored pencils, colored pens, markers, brushes, watercolors, scalpels, scissors and a cutter, and double-sided tape or different kinds of glue.
Reviews
A course by Ale Rambar
Ale Rambar is a Costa Rican artist whose work is based on the topographic analysis of the human form through three-dimensional compositions made with layers of paper.
Just as a surveyor would analyze mountains, valleys, or rivers, he creates his artwork by analyzing human bodies topographically. Each piece is cut separately, layer by layer, and then assembled by hand—a visual representation to address topics such as tolerance and respect.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Hello, my name is Ale!
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My artistic work
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What will we do during the course?
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U2
Materials and tools
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All on paper
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Tools: cutting and pasting
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Materials: watercolor
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U3
Creation of the work
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Drawing of the work (part 1)
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Drawing of the work (part 2)
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Traced on paper
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Paper cut
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Bonding the layers
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U4
Conservation of the work
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Painting your work (part 1)
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Painting your work (part 2)
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Bonus track: Framed
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FP
Final project
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3D portraits with paper layers
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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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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axelgroll
Un curso muy especial que me disfruté mucho. Ale Rambar guía y explica detalladamente cada paso con esta idea tan innovadora de crear grandes obras de arte con papel. Sólo puedo recomendar el curso a todos los artistas creativos.
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tatiananicacio
exclente curso!
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maccari_spurs20
Excelente curso, me encantó.
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lorraine.fox54
I thoroughly enjoyed this course. There were clear explanations both verbally and visually of the process and the equipment needed. I really liked the additional resources which I can keep for reference. Thank you.
hally
I really enjoyed this course with Ale. He was thorough and explained everything really well in details. It was particularly inspiring seeing such a talented individual showing his process from start to finish. 10/10.