Painting Portraits
By Anthony Connolly
| ISBN: | |
| PUBLISHED: | 2011 |
| PAGES: | 112 |
| BINDING: | Paperback |
| SIZE: | 280x220 mm |
| INSIDE: | 180 colour illustrations |
Portrait painting is inherently difficult and requires a unique understanding of and sensitivity to the sitter. This practical book considers the historical context of portrait painting and its contemporary practice. Written by a professional portrait painter, it describes the intricacies of making a portrait not just for the technically minded but also for those who are interested in a painter's perspective on the role and importance of portraiture.
- Step-by-step demonstrations of portraits and self-portraits
- Techniques that use colour to introduce subtleties and presence
- Advice on catching a likeness and overcoming difficulties
- Discussion about the significance of copying and photography
- Insights into the artistic process of the portrait painter
- Work of contemporary and distinguished painters
'What fascinates me most, much much more than anything else in painting, is the portrait, the modern portrait.' Vincent van Gogh
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