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Portrait painting poses challenges, especially when videoing the process. In this case, I opted for the Hebrew character Judith from Caravaggio’s painting ‘Judith Beheading Holofernes.’ This chiaroscuro painting tells a grisly story, but my real focus was Judith’s facial expression set against a somber background. Chiaroscuro in Oils Explained Demo of a Caravaggio Painting Caravaggio’s grisly painting tells the story of Judith’s seduction and subsequent dispatch of Holofernes, an Assyrian general set out to crush the resistance against the Neo-Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar II. Judith’s home would become a casualty of Holoferne’s campaign if she had not decapitated him after getting him drunk. As can be seen here, Caravaggio used chiaroscuro to convey the dark atmosphere. Chiaroscuro, one of the painting modes of the Renaissance period is a painting style featuring dramatic lighting against a somber background. Dramatic Scenes of Renaissance Artists Judith Beheading Holofernes (Cara...

Painting shadows on a face is different from suggesting shadows on buildings or a landscape. The beginner may treat both subject matter the same, expressing facial shadows on portraits as definite grey or black shapes on top of the skin colour, resulting in dark pools or dirty smudges. How can the hopeful portraitist paint shadows that suggest contours on a portrait? Why Portraits are Difficult to Paint Shading Techniques for Portraiture Portrait painting is often perceived to be a difficult subject matter to tackle. Little wonder when the face forms an important part of what we see. Our brains are highly sensitive to interpreting facial expressions or judging the character of someone by their features. The smallest deviation regarding an outline or a shadow will affect the overall appearance. In the case of painting, the portrait may no longer resemble the person portrayed. Our brains will not forgive these crucial deviances, and when it comes to shadows and contours, getting it ...

This oil painting guide book on producing figure art contains ten art demonstrations centering upon classic oil paintings from old masters. Each demo contains in depth instructions on how each painting was completed. An invaluable guide for artists wishing to explore flesh tones in art, and portraiture , this book also gives invaluable tips on conducting the underdrawing, the under-glaze and making oil painting simple and manageable within any environment. Skin Tones in Oil: 10 Step by Step Guides Artists wishing to try out different techniques may do so without feeling daunted about trying something truly challenging. Each stage of the painting is intricately explained and each session broken down into manageable time-frames. Sample images can be seen opposite and below. Chapters are as follows:   1 The Valpincon Bather (1808) by Ingres. Technique explored: grisaille effects. 2 The Mona Lisa (1503) by Da Vinci. Technique explored: sfumato. 3 The Birth of Venus (1483) by Botti...