How To Paint A Color Portrait Of Theodore Roosevelt by Steve Curl (Watercolor)
In this tutorial, Steve Curl, a skilled watercolorist, will take you on a journey as he creates a color portrait of Teddy Roosevelt from a black-and-white photo.
He emphasizes the importance of having good reference materials, whether it be from a live model or a well-lit photograph, to ensure the success of a portrait. Steve shares his artistic process, from downloading images of Teddy Roosevelt from the Internet to preparing his paper and making the initial pencil sketches.
He highlights the crucial role of good draftsmanship in any painting and emphasizes the importance of getting the bones of the painting right in the drawing stage.
Join Steve in this engaging and educational video as he brings Teddy Roosevelt to life in watercolor, capturing his recognizable presence and unique features.
In this lesson you will learn:
- How to use a reference image for a watercolor portrait
- How to gather visual reference photos for your paintings
- How to prepare a watercolor paper for a portrait
- How to make a preliminary sketch for a portrait
- How to use a mechanical pencil for a portrait sketch
- How to block in basic shapes in a portrait sketch
- How to refine a portrait sketch
- How to capture a recognizable presence in a portrait
- How to paint a portrait from a black and white photograph
- How to create depth in a watercolor portrait
- How to show a subject's posture in a portrait
- How to paint a portrait of a historical figure.
In this tutorial, watercolorist Steve Curl paints a color portrait of Teddy Roosevelt from a black-and-white photo, sharing his artistic process and emphasizing the importance of good reference materials and draftsmanship in any painting. Join him in bringing Roosevelt to life in watercolor, capturing his recognizable presence and unique features.