Street-Style Portrait Painting: 4 - Highlights & Details

Street-Style Portrait Painting: 4 - Highlights & Details

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Learn how to paint a large-scale portrait in a unique and colorful style reminiscent of contemporary street art! In the final chapter of this course, Hayley and Elad guide you in adding the finishing touches on your portrait! Start by adding white and grey acrylic paint to your black portrait base to depict highlights and build dimension, then, get creative and let loose as you add expressive details and pops of color with paint markers until your artwork feels complete. We can't wait to see your final result on Spaces!

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Takeaways

  • Learn how to use paint markers to add highlights and details.
  • Understand the importance of knowing when to stop adding details.
  • Gain confidence in creating chaotic, street-art-inspired portraits.

Key Moments

  • 00:00:00 - Introduction
  • 00:00:11 - Gathering paint markers in various colors
  • 00:01:01 - Emphasizing bright areas with white scribbles
  • 00:02:00 - Adding the word 'Slay' and connecting colors
  • 00:07:01 - Final touches and deliberation with the team

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