How to Paint Living Portraits (North Light Classics)

How to Paint Living Portraits (North Light Classics)

<b>Master artist Roberta Carter Clark shares secrets for infusing portraits with life.</b><p><br /><br /><br /><br />Since its original publication, this best-selling book has earned a loyal following among students of portraiture. Back in print by popular demand, <i>How to Paint Living Portraits</i> 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.<ul><li><br /><br /><br /><br />Includes 23 exercises for capturing recognizable likenesses, feature by feature<li><br /><br /><br /><br />Offers instruction on painting the figure, hands and clothing<li><br /><br /><br /><br />Addresses common stumbling blocks of skin tones and hair colors<li><br /><br /><br /><br />Illustrates simple and complex lighting set-ups for achieving multiple moods and effects<li><br /><br /><br /><br />Features 5 step-by-step portrait demonstrations in charcoal, oil and watercolor</ul><br /><br /><br /><br />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.