They say the eyes are the window to the soul, and it’s certainly what we are most drawn to when we look at a face. For that reason, illustrator and artist Alai Ganuza emphasizes the eyes most when it comes to her portraits. In this online course, she teaches you a deeper understanding of facial features and skin tones to bring striking and original portraits to life. Learn how to paint your own eyes by mastering an expressive use of your brushstrokes, then discover how to apply everything you’ve learned to the rest of the face, hair, and body. Create a vibrant and playful piece of art that reflects the most unique features of the person you’re painting. The aims of the course are: ⦁ Understand the anatomy of the face and apply it to your drawings ⦁ Learn how to use colors in an expressive way ⦁ Analyze skin tones to achieve striking results ⦁ Paint eyes that convey a singular essence If you want to delve deeper into oil painting, you may be interested in Alai’s first online course Contemporary Oil Painting Techniques, where you learn to transform everyday scenes into authentic works of art.
