Expressive Portraiture: Journey from Referenced to Original Portraits [Coloso, Justine Florentino]
- Publisher
- Coloso
- Product Type
- Video Course
- Author
- Justine Florentino
- Language
- English, English Official Subtitles
- Duration
- 27:10
- Release date
- Jan 16, 2025
- Skill level
- Project Files
- Yes
- Product Price
- $223
Expressive Portraits That Come to Life at Your Fingertips
Portraiture is one of the most timeless art forms - but mastering it can often feel elusive. In this class with Justine Florentino, you’ll turn the complex process of portrait painting into something approachable, practical, and deeply rewarding.Justine’s journey to becoming a full-time artist wasn’t a straight line. Originally an IT graduate, he balanced a tech career while nurturing his passion for art. What began as casual sketches evolved into a lifelong commitment to portraiture. Through years of practice and persistence, he built a career doing what he loves - and now he’s here to share the structured approach that helped him get there.
In this class, you’ll learn to merge traditional painting principles with the power of digital tools to create portraits that feel both dynamic and alive. From understanding facial anatomy to mastering brush economy and color techniques, Justine’s step-by-step lessons break everything down into an intuitive, achievable workflow. With custom brushes, curated color palettes, and exclusive resources, you’ll gain the skills to create rich, expressive portraits with depth, texture, and personality - and the confidence to push your style beyond your comfort zone.
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20 Class Exercises
- Workspace Setup
- Reference Gathering
- Timed Studies
- Painting Studies
- Brush Practice
- Thumbnail Exercise
- Portrait Study (Alla Prima Style)
- Squinting Exercise
- Shadow Identification Studies
- Light Source Studies
- Turning a Colored Reference into Black & White
- Color Harmony Exercise
- Recoloring a Black & White Image
- Head Structure
- Facial Feature Studies
- Hair Painting
- Full Portrait Study
- Character Design Sketching
- Character Thumbnailing
- Character Portrait
Final Projects
- Value Study
- Color Study
- Referenced Portrait
- Original Character Portrait
Class Highlights
The Basics of Shape and FormDemystify portrait painting by starting simple. You’ll move from basic shapes and proportions to capturing subtle details, all through a clear and structured process.
Exploring Color and Light
Discover how to bring your portraits to life with beautiful lighting and vibrant color. Learn to create natural skin tones, dynamic contrasts, and expressive moods through confident color choices.
Master the Art of Portraiture
Dive deep into the fundamentals of facial anatomy, gesture, and light dynamics. Develop your intuition and expressiveness to craft portraits that capture emotion and personality - not just likeness.
