Portraits in Monochrome
Learn how to create soft monochrome portraits that blend into the background. A loose and fun approach to expressing yourself freely.
Painting portraits in a free expressive way
Have you always wanted to get away from overly figurative painting and simply create free and loose?
This class will guide you to semi-abstract portraits that blend into the background.
Hello my creative friends!
I am Yvonne Morell, a mixed media artist from Switzerland. I love color and often use many hues in my work! BUT lately, I have loved the softness of a monochromatic palette and as you know, I love to create portraits that are not too realistic. I’ve created an entire series, in different colors exploring techniques with acrylics, inks, collage, and the exciting possibilities of line work and mark making!
I am excited to share my process with you since I love the freedom mixed media offers. Painting, printing, adding collage, working with a palette knife, and using oil pastel… it’s going to be so much fun!
This class is for ALL levels! I hope you join me!
xo,
The full course description
Portrait on creative background
First project
For our first project, we will jump right in and get creative with the base of our canvas. Layering with brushwork and palette knife, collage, lines, it is time to let go and have FUN! Inspiration and ideas appear with base work like this and we will explore painting a portrait this exciting backdrop.
Monochrome portraits
Second project
Here, we take some time to work with color and develop our color palette! We will also design our next painting and plan the necessary steps!
We layer monochromatic colors and let our portraits emerge, soft and undefined. We will add flowers in charcoal or pencils combining painting and drawing. You are going to love these added feminine details!
Finishing a painting
Bonus lesson
It feels very rewarding to finish a painting properly. I will share with you what varnish you can use, how to make a clean finish and a painting ready to hang.
I will also share with you how to take pictures of your art without any professional equipment to have a high-quality version and that you can use for prints or simply to document your paintings.
Soft and gentle..
I painted a whole series of monochrome portraits. Here is an example.
