{"product_id":"9781440315114","title":"How to Paint Living Portraits","description":"\u003cb\u003eMaster artist Roberta Carter Clark shares secrets for infusing portraits with life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Since its original publication, this best-selling book has earned a loyal following among students of portraiture. Back in print by popular demand, \u003ci\u003eHow to Paint Living Portraits\u003c\/i\u003e has been updated to help today's artists discover the joys of this time-honored tradition. Hands-on instruction covers a range of ages and ethnicities, offering a practical approach to creating successful, spirited portraits in charcoal, oils and watercolor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Includes 23 exercises for capturing recognizable likenesses, feature by feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Offers instruction on painting the figure, hands and clothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Addresses common stumbling blocks of skin tones and hair colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Illustrates simple and complex lighting set-ups for achieving multiple moods and effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Features 5 step-by-step portrait demonstrations in charcoal, oil and watercolor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e    Clark brings fifty years of experience to this book, from technical expertise on color and composition to practical considerations of working with a live model. One of the most comprehensive guides ever written on the subject, it’s a valuable reference for any skill level.","brand":"F+W Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47125077819632,"sku":"9781440315114","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781440315114_p0.jpg?v=1763758108","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781440315114","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}