Realistic Portrait with Graphite Pencil (Spanish, Multisub)

On August 26, 2022

Release date:2022

Author: Diego Catalan Amilivia

Skill level:Beginner

Language:English

Exercise files:Yes

Learn the basics and technique to create realistic anatomical drawings
Painter and expert anatomy artist Diego Catalán is as passionate about realism as he is about fantasy and horror. His incredible portraits emerge from this eclectic mix as well as the inspiration he draws from the classical masters. Diego works with a range of techniques, but finds the greatest expression in graphite as it allows him to work in maximum detail and with an understanding of the light and structure of the human anatomy.

In this course, learn how to draw a realistic portrait in pencil using a model. Diego explains a wide range of technical concepts, from composition and the anatomy of the head, to modeling and adding texture. Discover all the skills you need to make your own realistic portrait with graphite.

What will you learn in this online course?
Start the course by getting to know Diego’s work. He also tells you about his favorite artists, giving you a tour through the history of portraiture.

He goes through the materials you need for your final project and gives you some tips for choosing your model and the best way to compose the photograph to facilitate the drawing process.

Then get straight to work learning the fundamental principles of academic drawing to help you draw the silhouette of your portrait and begin your first sketch.

Next, Diego teaches you to analyze the proportions of the face from a theoretical point of view and you begin to consider scale and proportion.

Study the bone structure of your model’s skull as well as muscle structure. Now it’s time to carefully detail each facial feature.

Once your portrait is down on paper, apply two-dimensional shadows. Diego goes into detail about the physics of light and its properties, before moving onto the modeling phase designed to bring realistic volume to your portrait.

Finish up by applying textures to your drawing, including hair, wrinkles, and pores, etc.

What is this course’s project?
Compose a realistic drawing with graphite pencil from a photograph of a real model.

Who is this online course for?
Illustrators, drawers, designers, and anyone interested in doing realistic drawings with graphite pencils.

Requirements and materials
Basic drawing knowledge is necessary for this course.

In terms of materials, all you need is a pencil and some paper. An easel or board, a range of different grade pencils, an eraser, a stick, and a mirror are also recommended but not essential.

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01 – Presentation
02 – Influences
03 – History of portrait, evolution and types – I
04 – History of the portrait, evolution and types – II
05 – Materials
06 – Choose your model
07 – The photo
08 – Concepts of academic drawing – I
09 – Concepts of academic drawing – II
10 – The size, scale and composition
11 – Face proportions
12 – We draw the inside of the face
13 – Anatomy Advanced skull, neck and shoulder osteology – I
14 – Anatomy Advanced osteology of the skull, neck and shoulders – II
15 – Structure analysis perspective and 3D shape – I
16 – Structure analysis perspective and 3D shape – II
17 – Surface anatomy facial features and muscles – I
18 – Surface anatomy Factions and muscles of the face – II
19 – Surface anatomy Factions and muscles of the face – III
20 – Introduction of the shadow 2D – I
21 – Introduction of the 2D shadow – II
22 – Introduction of the shadow 2D – III
23 – Introduction of the shadow 2D – IV
24 – The physics of light – I
25 – The physics of light – II
26 – Modeling – I
27 – Modeling – II
28 – Modeling – III
29 – Modeling – IV
30 – Modeling – V
31 – Texturing and finishing touches – I
32 – Texturing and finishing touches – II
33 – Texturing and finishing touches – III
34 – Texturing and final touches – IV
35 – Texturing and final touches – V
36 – Realistic portrait with graphite pencil
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