Watercolor Drawings: How to Paint Expressive Eyes
A course by user81515 surname81515 , Illustrator and Watercolor Artist
Joined October 2012
Take your watercolor drawings to the next level with our course. You will learn to paint realistic gazes in your portraits.
Take your watercolor drawings to the next level with our course. You will learn to paint realistic gazes in your portraits.
Joined October 2012
Dive into the art of watercolor to capture the essence of the human gaze, guided by the expert hand of Carlos Rodríguez Casado, a master illustrator and watercolorist specializing in portrait and caricature.
You'll learn to work with watercolor so that each stroke reflects the depth, emotion, and uniqueness of the eyes, using wet and dry techniques to create effects and textures that bring your portraits to life.
Focusing on expressiveness and realism, you will explore the emotive and communicative nature of your subjects, elevating your watercolor skills to a new level of mastery.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 14 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (37)
- 2,584 students
- 18 lessons (4h 20m)
- 14 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
The final project involves creating a pair of expressive and realistic watercolor eyes, using both wet and dry techniques learned throughout the course.
This project will be the culmination of your learning, showcasing your ability to capture the depth and emotion of the human gaze through the art of watercolor.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Aimed at artists, illustrators, and art enthusiasts who want to deepen their watercolor technique with a specific focus on portraying expressive and realistic eyes.
It's ideal for those looking to enhance their ability to capture emotion and depth in their portraits, using watercolor as their medium of expression.
Requirements and materials
You'll need watercolors, brushes of various sizes, high-quality watercolor paper, a water container, a palette for mixing colors, and a lamp or light source to clearly observe details and shadows.
Additionally, having a selection of reference photographs is recommended to practice the techniques taught.
Reviews
A course by user81515 surname81515
Carlos Rodríguez Casado is a renowned illustrator and watercolorist whose work has reached an international audience through collaborations with major brands and media outlets such as MTV, HBO, El Mundo, and El País.
His skill in creating portraits and caricatures, emphasizing expressiveness and capturing the soul through the eyes, has earned him awards and recognition in various art and design forums.
In addition to his successful career as a visual artist, Carlos has shared his passion and knowledge through workshops and classes, inspiring the next generation of creatives worldwide.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
A first look
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The materials
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The parts of the eye
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How to draw look and expression 1
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How to draw look and expression 2
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Dry and wet work
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Techniques to reserve whites and remove color
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U3
Working on the look
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Reference image and drawing
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The shine in the eyes
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Dry work of elements
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Eyelashes, eyebrows and stroke types
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U4
Points of view
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The complete look 1
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The complete look 2
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Final layers 1
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Final layers 2
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Lots to see 1
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Lots to see 2
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FP
Final project
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Watercolor Drawings: How to Paint Expressive Eyes
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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I've been practicing and I have to say that he explains things so well that I didn't think I could draw as well as I'm doing. I recommend him 100 percent.
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displayname219490
Spectacular and always provides new tips that help you move forward and are very well explained step by step.
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Very well explained.
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He is one of my favorite teachers. His generosity is amazing.
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displayname6970917
Great course - very helpful in understanding how to draw eyes