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Painting Portraits in Oils

Rob Wareing has earned a formidable international reputation as a portrait painter. This is his first book, and here he draws on over forty years of experience to provide a complete guide to painting portraits in oils.
In Rob's opinion, the most effective way to capture character is to work from the real life instead of photographs, and follow the alla prima method to create a painting in one go.
Starting with a fascinating overview of the topic, Rob guides you through the materials he uses , how to pose and light your model, 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 mixing colors to finishing a painting without overworking.
With clear step-by-step demonstrations and numerous examples of the author's work, this book provides both an expert guide to portrait painting as a unique insight into the working methods of one of the world's leading portrait painters.

Publisher: Search Press