An Introduction to Painting Portraits
Published on 26. December 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-7153-1550-7 (ISBN)
Description
Step-by-step demonstrations accompany the text, where different media are explained in detail, giving examples of what to use to create certain effects. Among those featured are acrylic, oil, watercolour and pastels. In addition, there is valuable advice on the use of photographs, on self-portraiture, and that acid test of the portrait painter, the commission process. With a wealth of illustrative material from a host of contributors, this is an inspiring and energetic approach to this very personal art form.
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Content
Proportion, foreshortening, measuring; light and shade; composition and design; painting skin tones; eyes and mouth; noses and ears; painting hands; hair, spectacles, and makeup; clothing, jewellery and hats; watercolour and pastels; acrylics and oils; photography and group portraits; unusual portraits; commissions.