Portrait Painting
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How to Pose a Subject for Portrait Painting
The goal of posing in a portrait painting is to covey the subject's personality while creating an interesting composition. more...
Being a portrait artist can bring in a lot of money if networking and the proper studio is used. more...
How to Pose Groups for Portraits
When portrait painting, posing groups of people can create a problem with composition. The trick is to use angles and symmetry to your advantage. more...
Here is a tutorial to shed light on the process of creating realistic skin tones by painting and drawing with art programs. more...
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Painting Pet Portraits on Commission
By:
Lyn Rasmussen
Artists all over the world share the frustration of needing to earn an income while at the same time developing their art. Pet commissions can provide regular earnings. more...
Art Instruction on Child Painting from Photos
By:
Rachel Wills
Portrait painting has its own set of challenges, but child portraiture may seem especially difficult. However, the artist may be surprised with the first attempt. more...
The Horse Paintings of Edward Troye
By: Linda N. Riggins
From 1832 to 1872, Troye made portraits of some of America's most famous racing horses,some
standardbreds but most thoroughbreds.
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How to Paint Figures of Children From a Photo
By:
Rachel Wills
Flesh tones can be difficult for beginner who hopes to learn oil painting. But a painting featuring children has its own set of challenges. more...
Portrait Painting and How to Paint Skin Tones
By:
Rachel Wills
Portraiture can be frustrating when the resultant skin tone does not look realistic. The secret is close observation. more...
Demonstration in Oil Paints on Painting Figures
By:
Rachel Wills
Painting figures and portraits in oil paints entails capturing the slightest variation in colour. This step-by-step instruction explores flesh tones. more...
Known simply as "Casey, The Blood Artist or The King of Unpop Art," this 32-year-old artist of the California desert gives new meaning to unconventional painting. more...
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