Ebook: Painting Portraits

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; CONTENTS; CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER 2: MATERIALS; CHAPTER 3: DRAWING TO PAINT; CHAPTER 4: PAINTING A PORTRAIT -- 1; CHAPTER 5: PAINTING A PORTRAIT -- 2; CHAPTER 6: THE SELF-PORTRAIT; CHAPTER 7: COPYING; CHAPTER 8: PHOTOGRAPHY AND PORTRAITURE; CHAPTER 9: SOME PORTRAIT PAINTERS; AFTERWORD; FURTHER READING; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; INDEX.;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 catch.