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How to Paint Living Portraits

by Roberta Carter Clark
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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.
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Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group

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  • Release date: March 30, 2011

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  • ISBN: 9781440315114
  • Release date: March 30, 2011

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  • ISBN: 9781440315114
  • File size: 19309 KB
  • Release date: March 30, 2011
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Art Nonfiction

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English

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.
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Art Nonfiction