How To Paint A Color Portrait of Theodore Roosevelt From A Black & White Reference Photo
In this tutorial, Steve Curl, a skilled watercolorist, will take you on a journey as he creates a color portrait of Teddy Roosevelt from a black-and-white photo. He emphasizes the importance of having good reference materials, whether it be from a live model or a well-lit photograph, to ensure the success of a portrait. Steve shares his artistic process, from downloading images of Teddy Roosevelt from the Internet to preparing his paper and making the initial pencil sketches. He highlights the crucial role of good draftsmanship in any painting and emphasizes the importance of getting the bones of the painting right in the drawing stage. Join Steve in this engaging and educational video as he brings Teddy Roosevelt to life in watercolor, capturing his recognizable presence and unique features.
Watercolor Class Preview:
How to capture a person’s likeness using watercolor paints
How to convert a black-and-white picture into a full-color painting
How to plan and sketch a person’s profile or portrait
How to mix skin color, and determine different values and tones depending on the lighting
How to paint crisp edges versus turning edges
How to use a scrubber brush to create highlights
How to paint a “wrapping” effect for clothing
Creating a “lost and found” effect to make a painting more dramatic
Learn how to paint folds and wrinkles on clothing
How to invent an interesting background out of a boring one
Paints On The Palette (Holbein Artists' Watercolors)
Cadmium Yellow Deep
Aureolin
Cadmium Yellow Orange
Cadmium Red Deep
Opera
Permanent Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Deep
Cobalt Blue
Cerulean Blue
Peacock Blue
Sap Green
Permanent Green No. 2
Hooker’s Green
Yellow Ochre
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Sepia
Payne’s Grey
Lamp Black
Paper: a block of Arches 140-pound coldpress watercolor paper, 16" x 12" Brushes:
Silver Brush Black Velvet: Cat’s tongue brush (¾" width)
Fibonacci Kolinsky-Sable: Round brush (size 12)
Escoda Kolinsky-Sable: Round brush (size 6)
Cheap Joe’s Fritch: Scrubber brush (size 4)
Synthetic round brush (size 6)
Miscellaneous:
HB or 2B pencil
Kneaded...