Catch a troll by his nose in this art class preview with artist Francesco Simone Savi (@francesco_simone_savi). You’ll learn a wet-on-wet gouache technique to paint the nose and an eye in a mythological creature portrait. He will also discuss the importance of preparing a tonal value drawing before starting any painting.
Check out the line art and tonal value reference here if you want to paint along!
Topics Covered:
- Painting with gouache as though it is watercolour
- Preparing a tonal value sketch
- Using wet-on-wet techniques for facial features
- Painting with muted, earthy colours for a matte finish
Enrol in Francesco's Mini Workshop (Enrol in our US$6.00 Mini Workshops)
In the Mini Workshop art class, Francesco will teach:
- Painting with of wet-on-wet and wet-on-day with gouache
- Framing a mythological character portrait
- Using gouache in thin layers
Etchr Products Mentioned:
- The Perfect Sketchbook A4
- Gouache Brushes: Set of 8
- Watercolour Postcards: Cold Press
Other Materials:
- Artist's tape to anchor down a loose sheet of paper
- Watecolour board or any wood panel to be used to anchor the paper
- Paper towels to wipe and clean brushes
- Jar of clean water
- Ceramic palette to mix colors
- Hairdryer to fasten the process of drying the paint
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See you!
- Etchr Studio Team