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Painting Portraits in Oils
9781782217961An 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 40 years experience to provide a complete guide to painting portraits in oils.
In Robs 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 the reader through the materials he uses, explains how to pose and light the sitter, and how to prepare the work area before starting to paint.
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 authors work throughout, this book provides both an expert guide to portrait painting and a unique insight into the working methods of one of the worlds leading portrait painters.
Author: Rob Wareing
Format: BB Hardback
Pages: 160
Size: 216x280mm
Illustrations: 400 Colour Illustrations
Rob Wareing has built a formidable international reputation as a portrait artist. This is his first book, and here he draws on over 40 years experience to provide a complete guide to painting portraits in oils.
In Robs 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 the reader through the materials he uses, explains how to pose and light the sitter, and how to prepare the work area before starting to paint.
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 authors work throughout, this book provides both an expert guide to portrait painting and a unique insight into the working methods of one of the worlds leading portrait painters.
Author: Rob Wareing
Format: BB Hardback
Pages: 160
Size: 216x280mm
Illustrations: 400 Colour Illustrations
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