{"product_id":"2940153145235","title":"Oil Painting the Angel within Da Vinci's the Virgin of the Rocks: Unleash the Right Brain to Paint the Three-quarter Portrait View","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeonardo da Vinci’s angel that can be seen within his masterpiece, the Virgin of the Rocks is arguably more difficult to paint than his more renowned piece, the Mona Lisa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne only has to view this exquisite portrait painting to see why. The angel’s face is not only inclined, but orientated in a three-quarter view, posing challenges in rendering her features. The lighting is subtle yet full of drama and colour. Shadows shift in ethereal ways; greens and crimsons condense between light and shadow. And the hair resembles spun gold. How can the developing portraitist take on such a challenge?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers guidance via a breakdown of this project into manageable pieces, providing an invaluable experience for any portraitist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chief section of this book comprises step by step images and instructions on how the angel was completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind also an in-depth section on overcoming common pitfalls when rendering the three-quarter portrait view, guidance on the art materials and conducting the underpainting.\u003cbr\u003eAlso explored is shading technique, colour blending, glazing systems, sfumato application and achieving high detail. A troubleshooting guide and glossary are also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA challenging yet rewarding project on achieving Da Vinci’s early Renaissance style by the use of modern and simple art materials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachel Shirley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47103289852144,"sku":"2940153145235","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153145235_p0.jpg?v=1764050471","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153145235","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}