Mastering Gouache Portraits: A 10-Day Portrait Drawing and Painting Challenge
Anagha Sivadas, Artist, India
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Lessons in This Class
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1.
Welcome to the Challenge
2:18
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All about Projects
1:34
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Materials Required
2:05
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Warm Up : Lines and Circles
4:36
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Tool 1 : Paper cube
9:03
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Perspective Study : Using a Cube
13:40
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Introduction to Loomis Method
10:43
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Tool 2 : Loomis Study Tool
3:14
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Loomis Perspective Study
10:47
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Day 1 : Practicing Loomis Method on References
18:19
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About This Class
If you've always wanted to learn portraits but felt overwhelmed by proportions, perspectives, or skin tones, this class is the perfect place to begin.
In this beginner-friendly 10-Day Portrait Challenge, we'll start our journey toward painting 100 heads. Over time, we'll explore portraits through different mediums, techniques, and approaches. In this first class, we'll be focusing on gouache.
During the first half of the class, we'll learn portrait sketching fundamentals, including Loomis construction, facial proportions, planes, and perspectives through daily portrait studies. In the second half, we'll dive into gouache, learn how to mix realistic skin tones using a limited palette, and paint the portraits we sketched earlier.
By the end of the challenge, you'll have 4 completed portrait sketches, painted gouache portraits, and a strong foundation to continue your portrait journey through the upcoming classes in the 100 Heads Series.
For this challenge you'll need:
- Sketchbook or any sheet of 245-300gsm thickness
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Gouache Paints
- Paint Brush
- Palette
- Water
- Waste Cloth
- Colour Papers
- Scissors
- Pen
- Foam Clay
- Thread
- Craft Knife
- Glue
Hands-on Class Project
This class marks the beginning of our 100 Heads Challenge.
For your project, complete the daily portrait studies and update your project as you progress through the challenge.
Here's how to submit and update your project throughout the challenge.
- Start by uploading your Day 1 work.
- As you complete each day's lesson, simply edit your existing project and add the new portrait instead of creating a new submission.
By the end of this class, you'll have:
• 4 portrait sketches
• Skin tone practice studies
• Finished gouache portraits
• The first few heads completed in your 100 Heads journey
Remember, the goal isn't perfection, it's consistent practice.
Take your time, enjoy the process, and don't forget to share your progress along the way.
Happy Learning
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