Oil Painting: Water and the Human Figure
A course by Pedro Covo , Pintor
Learn to paint expressive oil paintings where human figures interact with light and the movement of the water
Learn to paint expressive oil paintings where human figures interact with light and the movement of the water
For Pedro Covo, human interaction with the sea has become the ideal theme to explore aesthetic concepts and interests in painting. Like the relationship and distortion of the figure in the water and the effect light has on the shapes.
In this online course, you will learn to paint in oil from conscious drawing and composition decisions. You will carry out exercises of tonal value, desaturation and texturing that will help you communicate your initial idea. You will end up having achieved an expressive painting where your interpretation of the figure in the water is the protagonist.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 17 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (52)
- 2,066 students
- 14 lessons (2h 35m)
- 17 additional resources (7 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?
You will make an oil painting in which, through the possibilities offered by color and shapes, you will represent the interaction of the human figure with water.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For beginners and artists with basic knowledge of drawing who want to delve into portraiture and oil painting.
Requirements and materials
You will need tools for drawing such as pencils and charcoal, paper, wood or cloth, brushes, plaster, palette knife, oil paints and solvents.
Reviews
A course by Pedro Covo
The painter Pedro Covo is inspired by the melancholy of family walks, meetings with friends and life in the Caribbean, full of drowsiness and humidity. Something that could be an intimate process has allowed him to tell the stories that define and complete him.
In recent years, he has managed to exhibit his work in different parts of the world and collaborate with magazines, newspapers, publishers and other companies. Currently, he dedicates himself entirely to painting and exploring materials and techniques to capture his surroundings.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Materials and Basic Concepts
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Materials and Tools
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Tonal Values
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Color and Opacity
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U3
Intention, Ideas, and Referents
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Ideation and Initial Sketches
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Photographic References Based on the Drawing
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Color Study
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Surface Preparation and Large Blocks of Color 1
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Surface Preparation and Large Blocks of Color 2
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U4
Is It Possible to Finish an Artwork?
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Rediscovering Drawing, Dark and Medium Tones, and Textures 1
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Rediscovering Drawing, Dark and Medium Tones, and Textures 2
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Final Adjustments
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Signature and Varnish
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FP
Final project
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Oil Painting: Water and the Human Figure
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alphalisa
Très inventif, des précisions et références très intéressantes, des explications claires et une enthousiasme qui donne envie de peindre.
Merci
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supermarinita
Muy interesante el curso
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luminisa
corso molto interessante, passaggi molto chiari e validi per acquisire esperienza e sicurezza nei lavori di pittura
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cari_mendez
Buenísimo el curso. El profesor dio muchos tips interesantes sobre color y sobre oleo. Lo pondré en práctica.
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mariamoreno
Tengo varios cursos sobre óleo y pensé que este podía demasiado específico. Pero no es así. Pedro Covo comparte información muy valiosa e inspiradora sobre el acercamiento al acto creativo, la formación, sobre sus decisiones artísticas y técnicas, etc... que sirven tanto para los motivos sobre los que versa el curso como para otros diferentes. Muy recomendable.
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