Limiting your Palette;
Struggles and Mini-Victories
With this course you will learn by painting along with Emilio Villalba in this comprehensive Demo course. While painting, Emilio is commenting his thought process and his paint application in every palette color mixing and every brush-stroke.
Dive into the art of creativity through constraint as you learn how to create stunning works with a minimalist approach, mastering the impact of color theory and composition with fewer hues of a limited palette
About this Course
"During this course I demonstrate my oil painting process step-by-step while painting the portrait and studying certain features. Every brush stroke is documented and questions are answered throughout the session.
We begin the first lesson with an intro to form and a warm up painting exercise, followed by painting from photographs using a limited palette. Limiting the palette can allow for a freedom to explore while maintaining color harmony throughout the painting. The demos cover everything from the drawing stage, blocking in color, rendering, and refinement. We also touch upon the elements of design including: line, shape, value, color and texture during the process".
Emilio Villalba
7 days Warranty
Our goal is to make sure that you have the best learning experience possible with us. If you feel this course isn’t for you, then we’ll offer a full refund within 7 days of the date you purchase your course.
What you'll get in the Course:
- 18 recorded video classes
- Downloadable pdf content:
- Exercises
- Materials list, etc
- Other Useful links
Captions in 6 languages
English (main), German, Italian, French, Español, Chinese
1 year full access
extendable indefinitely with a membership
Collection of Objects
Paint along with Emilio a serie of Objects with a limited Palette
Warm-up Portraits
Get the hold of using the limited palette and the Process and application of paint to get an expresive portrait
Long Portrait
Follow along Emilio in this more elaborated Portrait. From the initial drawing sketch to the final touches in this "alla prima style" portrait.
Limiting your Palette
Emilio Villalba
Course Curriculum
Your instructor
Emilio Villalba's journey through the colorful spectrum of art has culminated in a deep understanding of the power of a restrained palette. With roots in Mexican-American heritage and a childhood immersed in Southern California's vibrant culture, Emilio transitioned from a successful stint in Los Angeles as a visual-effects animator to pursuing the raw authenticity of fine art in San Francisco. His passion for teaching is fueled by his rich experiences in both digital and traditional art forms, enabling him to guide students with a nuanced approach to color and composition.
In the studio and the classroom, Emilio draws upon the wisdom of past maestros and the boldness of contemporary trailblazers, channeling the essence of Velázquez's classic finesse, Alice Neel's emotional portraiture, and Basquiat's urban intensity into his teachings. Committed to the art of figurative painting, he mentors with an enthusiasm that ignites curiosity and challenges students to harness the evocative potential of a limited color scheme, fostering an environment where each stroke and hue tells a profound story.