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Painting Portraits in Oils by Rob Wareing

Painting Portraits in Oils by Rob Wareing

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An inspiring, direct guide to painting beautiful portraits drawing on the artists 40 years plus 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. Rob 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 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.

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