How to Paint Living Portraits |
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| Authors: | Clark, Roberta Carter |
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group |
| BISAC/Subject: | ART029000, ART050040, ART018000 |
| ISBN: | 9781440315114, Related ISBNs: 0891343261, 1440315116, 9780891343264, 9781440315114 |
| Classification: | Non-Fiction |
| Number of pages: | 160, |
| Audience: | General/trade |
Synopsis: Master artist Roberta Carter Clark shares secrets for infusing portraits with life.
Since its original publication, this best-selling book has earned a loyal following among students of portraiture. Back in print by popular demand, How to Paint Living Portraits has been updated to help today's artists discover the joys of this time-honored tradition. Hands-on instruction covers a range of ages and ethnicities, offering a practical approach to creating successful, spirited portraits in charcoal, oils and watercolor.
• Includes 23 exercises for capturing recognizable likenesses, feature by feature
• Offers instruction on painting the figure, hands and clothing
• Addresses common stumbling blocks of skin tones and hair colors
• Illustrates simple and complex lighting set-ups for achieving multiple moods and effects
• Features 5 step-by-step portrait demonstrations in charcoal, oil and watercolor
Clark brings fifty years of experience to this book, from technical expertise on color and composition to practical considerations of working with a live model. One of the most comprehensive guides ever written on the subject, it's a valuable reference for any skill level.
Since its original publication, this best-selling book has earned a loyal following among students of portraiture. Back in print by popular demand, How to Paint Living Portraits has been updated to help today's artists discover the joys of this time-honored tradition. Hands-on instruction covers a range of ages and ethnicities, offering a practical approach to creating successful, spirited portraits in charcoal, oils and watercolor.
• Includes 23 exercises for capturing recognizable likenesses, feature by feature
• Offers instruction on painting the figure, hands and clothing
• Addresses common stumbling blocks of skin tones and hair colors
• Illustrates simple and complex lighting set-ups for achieving multiple moods and effects
• Features 5 step-by-step portrait demonstrations in charcoal, oil and watercolor
Clark brings fifty years of experience to this book, from technical expertise on color and composition to practical considerations of working with a live model. One of the most comprehensive guides ever written on the subject, it's a valuable reference for any skill level.
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