How to Paint Ears and Hair in Oil
Skill Level : 2 Intermediate
Medium : Oil Painting
Subject : Portraits
Tutor : Nolan Clark
Class Length : 2 hours 10 minutes
Avg Rating : 
Gold Level or Higher Class
Class Description
In this portrait painting class we will paint the ear and hair.
During the class you will learn:
1) How you can use shadows to create depth in your portraits.
2) How to top professionals use reflected light to add realism to their portraits
3) How to paint the ear and hair.
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Class Tutorial
Painting the ear
Colour Mixing
Study the reference photo to determine all the tones and then prepare to mix the paints for the ear and surrounding skin. You will need at least four tones - midtone, highlight, shadow, and cast shadow.
Tracing the Template
Transfer the ear template to the canvas. Learn to use transition points to help you get everything in the right place. Use the baking paper trick from earlier lessons to check your lines.
Blocking in Various Tones of Paint
Refer to your reference photo and block in the colors for the various ear parts and skin tones in the appropriate places on the canvas.
Blending the Paints on the Canvas
Once you have the basic colors in place, begin the blending process. Continually clean your brush and work carefully so as not to contaminate your colors. Stand back occasionally and compare your work with the reference photo.
Refining the Painting
Rework the areas of the brightest brights and darkest darks which might have lost their definition during the blending process. Enhance the shadow behind the ear to ensure that the ear stands away from the face.
Painting hair
Color Mixing
Study the reference photo to determine all the tones and then prepare to mix the paints for hair, surrounding skin, and background. The background is important when doing hair as you will have "sky holes." You will need at least four tones as mentioned above in Step 1
Laying Down the Various Tones of Paint
Refer to your reference photo and lay down the colors for the hair from dark to light.
Adding the Highlights
Once the body of the hair is complete, begin the highlighting process. Because hair naturally falls in many layers, allow drying time between each tonal layer. Stand back occasionally and compare your work with the reference photo.
Refining the Painting
Add a bit of detail to the face. Rework any areas of contrast which might have become contaminated by surrounding paint.
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