Video: .MP4, 1280x720 23.9fps | Audio: AAC, 48 kHz, 2ch | Duration: 43m
Genre: eLearning | Language: English + Sub | Size: 816 MB

Love watercolor, gouache and colored pencil? Learn to use your favorite materials to create a vivid self-portrait that truly feels authentic to you!

Join illustrator Maria-Ines Gul as she guides you through her personal process for creating expressive self-portraits using paper, watercolor, gouache, and colored pencils. Starting with a simple sketch or photograph of yourself, you'll discover the power of self-portraits to help you self-reflect, express your creativity and capture a specific moment in your life. Plus, every lesson is packed with Maria-Ines' favorite tips and tricks for using her go-to materials, giving you the tools you need to create illustrations you're excited to share.

Easy-to-follow lessons include:

Layering watercolor and gouache for depth and texture
Fine detailing with colored pencils and crayons
Lightbox techniques that allow you to build on previous iterations without redrawing
Testing colors and patterns to evoke emotion in your portrait
Experimenting with the opacity of paints for buildable, rich color
All are welcome to join Maria-Ines in this therapeutic and thoughtful class. By the end, you'll have a new expressive illustration prompt you can return to again and again to express your emotions, capture moments in time and create beautiful illustrations that feel truly authentic to you.
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