2 HOURS 4 MINUTES

Learn how to create an eye-catching digital portrait illustration from start to finish with useful tips and techniques from artist, Sailesh Vaghela.

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This video course has been produced exclusively for Pencil Kings and is specially designed to help you make real progress with your art.

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Meet Your Instructor

UK-based digital artist and designer, Sailesh Vaghela, has had a passion for creating illustrations, doodles, art and things that look nice…since forever! His vibrant work ranges from stylish portraits of popular idols such as David Bowie, through to private commissions – all rendered in his unique, colorful style which fuses emotion, mytholgy and sometimes religious iconography. As an avid Photoshop user, he’s got a wide range of techniques to share with you, and an infectious enthusiasm for all things visual which will make you want to start painting immediately.

7 VIDEO LESSONS

Learn how to create vibrant portrait illustrations with step-by-step guidance and advice from a popular digital artist.

Watch This Course and Learn:

  • How to find great reference photos using the free Sktchy app
  • How to set up your workspace and use Photoshop brushes
  • How to create a rough initial sketch
  • How to add backgrounds and bring your painting to life with details

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Course Lesson Plan

(click the modules below for full details on each one)

Get started with your portrait illustration by learning how to find great reference photos, set up your workspace and brushes in Photoshop, and how to create a tonal value sketch to use as the basis for your digital painting.

Learn how to easily add a background to your portrait illustration and sketch out the all-important details which will bring your character to life.

See how to add color and form to your portrait illustration and bring your painting to life with overpainting and finishing touches. After watching this module, you’ll have all the knowledge you need to create your own eye-catching portrait illustration.

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