The Sly Fox
Step by step fox demo from a previously recorded live class.
Course Summary
Step into the wild and capture the essence of this stunning fox through oil painting! In this lesson, you'll master the art of drawing accurate proportions, measuring effectively, and creating a captivating portrait. We'll dive into painting techniques such as blending subtle orange tones to bring warmth to the fur, achieving softness for a realistic texture, and detailing facial features with precision. Perfect for artists of all levels, this class will help you hone your skills in both foundational drawing and various painting techniques.
What You Will Learn:
Foundational Drawing Skills:
Accurate proportions for animal portraits
Techniques for measuring and aligning features
Sketching the structure of fur and facial details
Painting Techniques in Oils:
Color theory and blending subtle tones (with a focus on oranges and neutrals)
Creating soft, realistic fur textures
Enhancing facial features with fine details
Artistic Exploration:
Layering oil paint for depth and dimension
Using light and shadow to emphasize form
Balancing details to create lifelike expressions
Key Takeaways:
Learn how to accurately sketch and measure proportions for animal portraits.
Explore the subtleties of color theory, with an emphasis on blending warm tones.
Master oil painting techniques to achieve soft, lifelike fur textures and detailed facial features.
Gain confidence in balancing details to create captivating and expressive animal portraits.
Course Curriculum
Andrea Gianchiglia
