The BEST technique for alla-prima watercolor portraits ๐จ๐
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Hi there, Liron here! Today we'll learn how to paint an alla-prima watercolor portrait in black & white.
This is from last week's livestream. I wanted to cut out all the fluff and share the process only, with those who haven't watched the stream.
This is a great technique to practice, as it can be applied to just about ANY SUBJECT.
You'll also get to see me struggle with the lips and nose area a bit. The lesson? Don't give up on your painting! Try fixing it until it looks right.
It's almost NEVER too late (:
Reference photo can be found here:
https://pixabay.com/photos/man-muscles-portrait-muscular-1867887/
Paint is โNeutral Blackโ, by Koh-I-Noorโs Mondeluz.
It's indeed a pre-mixed black I used for this one (In most of my processes I tend to mix my own, but not here).
Itโs composed of:
- PR187
- PB15
- PBlack7
I hope you enjoy this one! ๐๐๐ผ
- Liron
Time-Stamps:
00:00 - Alla-Prima Technique Explained ๐จ
01:29 - Painting the FACE
06:13 - Neck Area
09:55 - Hair - Easy peazy!
11:56 - Background Magic ๐ซ
13:50 - Voila! ๐ฅ
14:00 - The struggle begins...
22:01 - Victory! ๐
22:15 - Ear ๐
23:41 - Nose corrections ๐
25:48 - Removing the tape
26:24 - Final result & Conclusion ๐๐
๐จ MATERIALS I OFTEN USE ๐จ
Paints (all Daniel Smith)
Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) - https://amzn.to/2FCuEvA
Ultramarine Blue - https://amzn.to/2FCvicu
Nickel Azo Yellow - https://amzn.to/2HW5Ik3
Perylene Red - https://amzn.to/2HUc1Ve
Quinacridone Rose
Brushes
Escoda BLACK Plein-Air Set:
http://www.escoda.com/brush/others/brush_sets/watercolor_brush_set_in_a_wooden_box-1272-16998
Escoda Ultimo Sintetico - Size 16 - https://amzn.to/3043xSw
Silver Black Velvet - https://amzn.to/2JCnSJZ
Raphael - https://amzn.to/2Wo71wb (multiple sizes and sellers)
Princeton - https://amzn.to/2YoSHpa
Paper
Saunders Waterford / Arches, 300gsm, cold-press - https://amzn.to/2WrdTZU
Palette
Mijello Airtight 18 Wells - https://amzn.to/2IbhSoa
Plein-Air Easel
The BEST I've found so far for watercolor - https://amzn.to/2Ljyc6Q
White Pen
Uniball Signo White Gel Pen (easy to find on ebay!)
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Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
Music by @joakimkarudmusic
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