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How to Paint Living Portraits: Capture the Essence and Spirit of Your Subjects

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How to Paint Living Portraits (North Light Classics)

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	162 pages

In her latest book, internationally renowned artist and teacher Carla Sonheim shares her secrets for creating living portraits that capture the essence and spirit of her subjects. With over 30 years of experience teaching portrait painting, Sonheim has developed a unique approach that emphasizes the importance of understanding your subject's personality and emotions. In this book, she shares her insights and techniques, guiding readers through the process of creating a living portrait from start to finish.

The book is divided into three main sections. The first section, "The Foundation of Portrait Painting," covers the basics of portrait painting, including choosing the right materials, setting up your workspace, and understanding the principles of composition and color. The second section, "Capturing the Essence of Your Subject," explores the importance of understanding your subject's personality and emotions, and provides techniques for capturing their likeness and spirit in your painting. The third section, "Bringing Your Portrait to Life," covers the technical aspects of painting a portrait, including how to mix and apply paint, create realistic skin tones, and add details that bring your subject to life.

Throughout the book, Sonheim shares her own insights and experiences, as well as the work of other great portrait painters. She also includes step-by-step demonstrations of her techniques, so that readers can follow along and learn how to create their own living portraits. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, this book is a valuable resource that will help you take your portrait painting skills to the next level.

What's Inside the Book?

Over 300 pages of expert instruction and advice from internationally renowned artist and teacher Carla Sonheim
Step-by-step demonstrations of Sonheim's techniques, so that readers can follow along and learn how to create their own living portraits
Insights and experiences from Sonheim and other great portrait painters
A comprehensive guide to the materials and techniques of portrait painting
Tips for capturing the essence and spirit of your subjects
Advice on how to bring your portraits to life

Who is this Book For?

This book is for anyone who wants to learn how to paint living portraits. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, this book will help you take your portrait painting skills to the next level. Carla Sonheim's unique approach to portrait painting emphasizes the importance of understanding your subject's personality and emotions, and her step-by-step demonstrations make it easy to follow along and learn her techniques.

Free Download Your Copy Today!

How to Paint Living Portraits is available now from Our Book Library, Barnes & Noble, and other major booksellers. Free Download your copy today and start learning how to create living portraits that capture the essence and spirit of your subjects.

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