Exploring the style of Steampunk!

Have you ever wanted to try creating in the Steampunk genre? For years, I have adored the steampunk genre most likely because I love science fiction and Victorian styles. It is gritty and yet a beautiful style that intrigues the imagination.

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Course Objective:

• At the end of this course you will have a greater understanding of the steampunk genre and the design tools to continue create in the steampunk style.

• You will explore the sub-genres of steampunk; Victorian, retro-futuristic, and 19th-century industry influence.

• You will develop the skill of creating design and image references prior to painting.

• Learn how to draw and paint the female face.

• Learn techniques that will help you with scale and facial proportions.

• Learn how blending values that will create a cohesive painting.

• Develop lights and shadows to create a 3-D image.

• Learn to focus on the details, which will help you to create a dramatic painting.

What Will You Learn:

The Time Traveler - Creating in a Steampunk Style is an online art course, which will consist of 2 projects with over 3-hours of instructions; one full length lesson on how to create a female portrait in a steampunk style, and a bonus lesson on creating an art journal to record steampunk reference material like drawings and design elements.

Project #1. The Steampunk Art Journal.

• Create an art journal with four signatures to store steampunk related drawings, designs, and collage papers that can be used for your steampunk paintings.

• Learn basic binding techniques to create a simple reference journal.

• Learn basic drawing skills to create steampunk images of clothing, hardware, goggles, hat, and mask.

• Explore using collage papers to develop clothing elements.

• Use rubber stamps, masks, and stencils to explore creating steampunk designs.

Project #2. Steampunk Portrait - The Time Traveler.

• Draw and paint a female portrait in a Victorian steampunk style with acrylic paints.

• Start the painting foundation by prepping the canvas with warm tones.

• Learn color mixing to help keep painting tones consistent.

• Learn face mapping and portrait proportions.

• Develop lights and shadows to create facial balance.

• Create steampunk themed clothing and accessories, like a hat and goggles.

• How to use collage papers to create texture and design.

• Develop the painting background by adding stencils and rubber stamps to create design and interest.

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