{"product_id":"2940044863392","title":"Portrait Painting in Oil: 10 Step by Step Guides from Old Masters: Learn to Paint Portraits via Detailed Oil Painting Demonstrations","description":"\u003cp\u003ePortraiture would seem an art form reserved for the most intrepid and experienced of artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut this oil painting guidebook aims to break down this seemingly exacting subject matter into manageable pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin you will find step-by-step instructions on completing 10 old master portraits in oil. Leaving no stone unturned, portrait painting would seem more possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach demonstration comprises an overview of a particular oil painting technique to be explored, in-depth step-by-step instructions and (on average) 16 images in progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe old masters featured include Botticelli, Delacroix, Gauguin, Velazquez, Wright of Derby, Jacques-Louis David, Rossetti and Vermeer. An additional demonstration features a modern-day portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubjects of various ages, sexes and ethnicity help the developing portraitist get to grips with portraying most skin types in painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs well as these demonstrations, preliminary sections offer guidance on the art materials required, preparing for oil painting and a personal view of portrait painting. At the back of this book can be found remedial techniques for portraiture, a troubleshooting guide and a glossary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese features make this book an invaluable guide for the beginner as well as the developing portraitist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy other book 'Skin Tones in Oil: 10 Step by Step Guides from Old Masters' similarly outlines demos on painting portraits, and also figures. Source material include Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Caravaggio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA troubleshooting guide for portraitists 'Why do My Skin Tones Look Lifeless Plus 25 Solutions to other Portrait Painting Peeves' might also be of interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook’s statistics: Approximately 26,500 words and 218 colour images.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachel Shirley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47081979248880,"sku":"2940044863392","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940044863392_p0.jpg?v=1763968192","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940044863392","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}