Stylized Portraits in Watercolor
A course by Caroline Passos , Visual Artist
Learn how to turn a photograph into a stylized and simplified portrait using watercolor
Learn how to turn a photograph into a stylized and simplified portrait using watercolor
If you've always wanted to learn how to create stylized portraits, whether a drawing or a painting, visual artist Carol Passos will guide you along this creative journey. She is cofounder of the company Pestilento Colors for Artists and her work seeks to depict the female form with real characteristics using real bodies from reference photos.
In this course, learn to paint a stylized portrait from a photograph. With Carol as your guide, discover how to apply basic painting concepts to your watercolors and drawings.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 28 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (73)
- 1,303 students
- 17 lessons (2h 40m)
- 28 additional resources (14 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a stylized portrait using watercolors and colored pencils with simplified versions of traditional techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Artists, illustrators, and anyone wanting to learn more about manual drawing and painting techniques with watercolor.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is necessary for this course.
In terms of materials, you need watercolors, round-tip paintbrushes, watercolor paper, colored pencils, a work table (or hardback notebook that you can lean on), some pencils, an eraser, felt-tips, sheets of paper, a glass, a palette, and a rag for cleaning your brushes.
Reviews
A course by Caroline Passos
Visual artist Caroline Passos transits through various media. In watercolors, illustrations and embroidery, he produces stylized portraits that represent women with real features and bodies.
She is a painting teacher, freelance artist and one of the founders of Pestilento Colors for Artists, the first company to make watercolor paints in a traditional way in Brazil. Collaborated with companies such as Canson Paper and UOL.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
First steps
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Materials
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Introduction to facial anatomy
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Structuring a human figure from geometric shapes
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Light and shadow
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Chromatic circle
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Introduction to watercolor painting
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Types of stain
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U3
Progress of the project
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Analyzing the reference and sketching the final project
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Outline
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In progress...
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Last steps 1
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Last steps 2
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Finishing
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U4
Final step
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Art Conservation Tips and Selling
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Use your social networks
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FP
Final project
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Stylized Portraits in Watercolor
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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.
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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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vera_ester
The course was very informative, professional and encouraging. Caroline gives interesting tips regarding technique, colour mixing and usage of materials. I recommend to everyone who wants to improve the skill in watercolour portrait.
afrobrazilianblues
PlusAulas incríveis!
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frit
beautiful course and the teacher, even if only on video, managed to establish an excellent level of empathy
jaimemolazc
una profesora excelente que pone recursos muy buenos para mejorar y simplifica las técnicas.
Las paletas de colores que propone muy interesantes.
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camilabevilaquinha
Gostei bastante do curso. A parte final é um pouco rápida. Mas gostei do jeito que a professora explicou a parte dos desenhos e sombras, e mistura de cores.
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