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| Author | : John Howard Sanden |
| Publisher | : Northlight |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : Portrait painting |
| ISBN | : 9780891349020 |
Demonstrates how to paint a convincing portrait in twenty-nine steps, and includes information on color usage and painting supplies.
| Author | : John Howard Sanden |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 151 |
| Release | : 1976-01-01 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 9780823036400 |
Following a discussion of materials, colors, and drawing principles, the author gives a step-by-step demonstration of techniques for painting the components of a portrait
| Author | : Helen Van Wyk |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Painting |
| ISBN | : 9780929552200 |
Presents instruction in painting portraits with oil paint, including colors, materials, expressions, details and self-portraits.
| Author | : Anthony Connolly |
| Publisher | : Crowood |
| Total Pages | : 261 |
| Release | : 2012-12-21 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1847975046 |
Portrait painting is inherently difficult and requires a unique understanding of and sensitivity to the sitter. This practical book considers the historical context of portrait painting and its contemporary practice. Written by a professional portrait painter, it describes the intricacies of making a portrait not just for the technically minded but also for those who are interested in a painter's perspective on the role and importance of portraiture.Step-by-step demonstrations of portraits and self-portraits.Techniques that use colour to introduce subtleties and presence.Advice on catching a likeness and overcoming difficulties.Discussion about the significance of copying and photography.Insights into the artistic process of the portrait painter.Work of contemporary and distinguished painters.'What fascinates me most, much much more than anything else in painting, is the portrait, the modern portrait.' Vincent van Gogh. A practical guide that considers the historical context of portrait painting and its contemporary practice.Aimed at beginners and more experienced; untutored groups and individual artists of portrait painters.Gives step-by-step demonstrations of portraits and self-portraits.Covers use of colour to introduce subtleties and presence.Superbly illustrated with 180 colour illustrations.Anthony Connolly is a professional portrait painter and won the prestigious Prince of Wales Award for Portrait Drawing in 2004.
| Author | : John Sanden |
| Publisher | : North Light Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2004-02-15 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 9781581805826 |
Creating a likeness of a person is one of the greatest challenges an artist can face. In this book, John Howard Sanden makes the challenge much more achievable by breaking it down into 29 logical steps. Working in the exciting premier coup tradition, you will learn to execute a finished portrait in a single sitting, starting with your very first stroke. Perfected by Sanden over three decades of painting and teaching, this comprehensive method will help you create convincing, lively portraits every time. Features two complete portrait-painting demonstrations! It's the clearest instruction you'll ever see on how to paint portraits in oil!
| Author | : Taína Caragol |
| Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
| Total Pages | : 152 |
| Release | : 2020-02-11 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 0691203288 |
Unveiling the unconventional : Kehinde Wiley's portrait of Barack Obama / Taína Caragol -- "Radical empathy" : Amy Sherald's portrait of Michelle Obama / Dorothy Moss -- The Obama portraits, in art history and beyond / Richard J. Powell -- The Obama portraits and the National Portrait Gallery as a site of secular pilgrimage / Kim Sajet -- The presentation of the Obama portraits : a transcript of the unveiling ceremony.
| Author | : Luana Luconi Winner |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 144 |
| Release | : 2013-01-07 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1440321167 |
Easy techniques for true-to-life portraits! If you think all portrait-painting books are the same, think again. This book will inspire you to approach your canvas with renewed (or newly discovered) enthusiasm and confidence. Using modern-day techniques, Luana Luconi Winner shows you how to capture not only a physical likeness, but also the personality and unique, natural expression of your subject. Her direct, relaxed teaching style takes the intimidation out of painting portraits, empowering artists of any skill level and medium to turn ordinary people into exceptional works of art. • Time-tested, easy-to-follow techniques for achieving accurate facial shapes and proportions. • 10 quick-reference color charts make it easy to mix skin tones and hair colors for a full range of complexions and ethnicities. • Mini-demonstrations show how to use a variety of mediums--graphite, charcoal, pastels, watercolor and oils--to create sketches and preliminary studies. • Tips on using a digital camera to generate reference material and troubleshoot your compositions. • Three start-to-finish painting demonstrations in oils and pastels illustrate the particulars of painting males and females, adults and children. Destined to become a classic in its own right, Painting Classic Portraits covers every step in the process--from selecting clothes, backgrounds and props that tell a story, to using design elements to stir emotion in your viewers. It's everything you need to know to create timeless portraits and great paintings.
| Author | : Lee Hammond |
| Publisher | : North Light Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1995-04-15 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 9780891346357 |
If you've always wanted to draw beautiful, realistic-looking portraits of your favorite people, this step-by-step guide shows you how to do it - better and more easily than you ever thought possible. &break;&break;Lee Hammond quickly teaches you how to add the illustration of three-dimensional highlights and shadows to simple shapes using pencil shading and blending. After you've got the basics down, you'll learn how to use the same techniques to portray every feature of the human face. You'll also discover how to figure out what the features of your photographed model really look like so you can draw them from different angles. Then Hammond shows you how to put all those features together to create a lifelike portrait that truly captures the individuality of your subject. &break;&break;After you've completed these easy-to-do drawing exercises, you'll soon be turning the memories frozen in your old snapshots into warm, beautiful works of art.
| Author | : Rob Wareing |
| Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2021-02-09 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1782217967 |
An inspiring, direct guide to painting beautiful portraits alla prima. Rob Wareing has built a formidable international reputation as a portrait artist. This is his first book, and here he draws on over forty years' experience to provide a complete guide to painting portraits in oils. In Rob's view, the most effective way to capture character is by working from life rather than photographs, and to follow the alla prima method to create a painting in one sitting. Starting with a fascinating overview of the subject, Rob then guides you through the materials he uses, how to pose and light the sitter, and how to prepare your work area before you start painting. This is followed by detailed coverage of design and composition, the importance of proportions, and the painting process itself - from colour mixing through to finishing a painting without over-working. With clear, step-by-step demonstrations and numerous examples of the author's work throughout, this book provides both an expert guide to portrait painting and a unique insight into the working methods of one of the world's leading portrait painters.
| Author | : Ann Kullberg |
| Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2016-02-05 |
| Genre | : Colored pencil drawing |
| ISBN | : 9781523475179 |
A Dream Team of colored pencil artists ready to teach you... 200 pages of colored pencil portrait WOW! Everything you could ever dream of learning about portraits in colored pencil is in this single most remarkable volume. You could easily expect to pay hundreds to be taught by 29 top portrait artists, but not only is this book a combination of thousands of hours of experience and an absolute encyclopedia of numerous techniques - for the stunning depth and amount of instruction inside, it's also a steal. An impressive number of colored pencil brands, paper surfaces and dozens of styles and techniques can be found in Draw Colored Pencil Portraits - a true powerhouse of step-by-step instruction and eye-candy. What's Inside? - 11 complete portraits, each featuring 16 large, step-by-step colored pencil images and crystal-clear instruction. - 18 step-by-step colored pencil tutorials of specific portrait elements outlined in detail, like hair, eyes, facial hair, clothing and more. - 200 pages. Full Color. Soft cover. This all-inclusive book will transform your portraits from average to exceptional. CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS: Kate Clark, Noriko Dewitt, Brian Duey, Titika Faraklou, Lori Garner, Karina Griffiths, Christina Iotti, Nancy Jones, Christine Karron, Markus Klein, Cynthia Knox, Sharon Kow, Julie Podstolski, Sheila Theodoratos, Carol Maltby, Cindy Wider, Debra Yaun.No other book of this kind exists for colored pencil portrait artists - comprehensive, exhaustive compilation of techniques, pencil brands, surfaces and approaches. If drawing portraits is your thing, you'll find inspiration, instruction and at least a handful of valuable lessons that really resonate with you!
