A professional course in drawing and coloring realistic portrait with Devon Rodriguez – step by step from the first lines to the final oil painting

This integrated course offers you a comprehensive guide to drawing and coloring realistic portraiture with artist Devon Rodriguez. The course begins with preparing tools, organizing the workspace, and choosing the reference image, then covers basic drawing techniques such as charcoal tracing and using grid lines for accuracy. It then moves on to teaching how to add realistic details like drawing the neck and shoulders, adding shadows to create depth, accurately depicting clothing and backgrounds, and finishing touches to preserve the artwork. The course also includes an advanced section on oil painting in the Alla Prima style, with explanations on how to mix skin tones and draw facial features such as eyes, nose, lips, and ears realistically to make the portrait come alive. Finally, the course guides you on how to market your artwork after completion. Course topics: Overview of the session How to become an artist Various tools How to choose the reference image Introduction to drawing portrait lines Tracing portrait lines Using grid lines for accurate drawing Introduction to color mixing Tool cleaning technique Mixing colors on the color wheel Mixing skin tones Introduction to Alla Prima oil painting Drawing eyes Drawing hair and shadows Introduction to drawing facial features Drawing lips Drawing the nose Drawing the ears Introduction to finishing touches Drawing the neck and shoulders Drawing backgrounds Final touches Fixing the painting with varnish Marketing the artwork Course objectives: Enable the student to prepare the workspace and necessary tools for drawing. Equip with skills to select an appropriate reference image. Teach tracing techniques and using grid lines to ensure drawing accuracy. Master color mixing skills and handling realistic skin tones. Understand and apply the Alla Prima oil painting style. Ability to draw detailed facial features (eyes, nose, lips, ears). Learn how to add shadows and backgrounds to achieve depth and dimension in the portrait. Know methods to fix the painting with varnish for protection. Acquire skills to market artworks after completion. Target audience: Beginners in drawing and coloring, especially those interested in portraiture. Artists who want to deepen their understanding of oil painting techniques and realistic coloring methods. Art enthusiasts looking to improve their skills in accurately drawing facial features. Anyone seeking to learn a systematic and professional step-by-step approach to drawing realistic portraits. You will receive this course for free if you hold a membership. Hurry and get your membership now. _____________________________________________________________________ Why buy from the Artist's Island? Online courses (via the internet) accessible from anywhere in the world immediately after purchase. Courses are available for viewing immediately after purchase and at any time and in any number you need. Competitive prices and a focus on offering only the best. _____________________________________________________________________ How do I get the course files/videos? Log in to the Artist's Island store and go to "My Account" Click on "Orders" Click on the file links inside the order number.