MasterClass Sessions: Draw and Paint Realistic Portraits with Devon Rodriguez

In this section, you’ll dive deep into one of Devon’s most utilized techniques—alla prima painting. Devon explains how to bring about a mosaic-like effect to your painting while you begin to fill in the facial features on your portrait.

First up: the eyes. Devon shows how to paint a realistic eye, eyebrow, and the surrounding area. Then you’ll follow in his footsteps and do the same for your portrait.

Devon demonstrates how to paint realistic hair and shadows on his self-portrait. Then you’ll add these new dimensions to your painting.