Oil Painting Medic

Is portrait painting a realm you dare not venture because it seems difficult? My book Why do My Skin Tones Look Lifeless? Plus 25 Solutions to Other Portrait Painting Peeves might be the answer for the beginner in portraiture. Now available in large edition. Tips on Improving Portrait Painting in Oil Colors When it comes to learning portraiture in art, I have noticed the same issues crop up with fellow students and pupils in my class. Often the developing artist may shirk away from painting portraits as it is deemed less forgiving than landscape art or still life. A less than satisfactory first attempt may deter the artist for good. Noses look skewed, skin tones look washed out or muddy, eyes look like marbles or facial hair looks stuck-on. An Art Book on Painting Faces Seeing such commonplace afflictions in portraiture inspired me to write a troubleshooting guide offering help and advice for artists wishing to learn portraiture. As can be seen from my art book,...

Portrait painting in oil may appear a challenging mission. This is why I have written a book on how to paint portraits for artists looking for a step by step guidebook on art. Inside you will find 10 demonstrations on portraiture plus a section on how to get started in portrait painting. How to Paint Flesh Tones in Oils  Now available as large edition, Portrait Painting in Oil: 10 Step by Step Guides from Old Masters is bursting with guidance and tips on effective portrait painting. To serve portraitists who wish to explore different skin types, I have selected old master oil paintings that feature a diversity of subjects: dark skin, pale skin, blonde hair, dark hair, facial hair, children and older subjects. An extra demo on a modern-day portrait has been included. The image below shows a preview of how the images in progress look. Notice how they are clearly numbered. In depth corresponding instructions accompany each image within the book. Ideal Art Techniques for Portr...