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Painting a likeness
In-depth demonstrations teach how to analyze and interpret the basic shapes of the head and facial features, and how to create new and fascinating effects.
144 pages, Hardcover
First published September 24, 1984
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May 28, 2023
Really good for me
10/10
This book is a must for oil painting portraits. I got it out of my library, renewed it three times (the limit) and have now decided that this is a must for my painting studio.
I am just starting out and was fortunate to take a one day portrait class offered in my community. I fell in love with oil paints - and doing portraits.
I got this book to help me understand some of the concepts learned in my one day class. It did that & more. I love how he shares the actual mixing of colors to obtain that certain look.
I highly recommend this for oil painting. The other reviewer is right, this is not for watercolors. Everything is different between painting with oil and watercolors.
Faithe Arden
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