Painting Portraits in Oils

Capturing Character from Life

Inbunden, Engelska, 2021

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YOUR GUIDE TO ALLA PRIMA PORTRAIT PAINTING: Learn how to paint stunning oil portraits from life as a world-renowned artist walks you through oil painting techniques and a step-by-step project.Rob Wareing built a formidable international reputation as a portrait artist. Here, he draws on over 40 years of experience to provide a complete guide to painting portraits in oils.In Rob’s view, the most effective way to capture character is by working from life rather than photographs, and to follow the alla prima method to create a painting in one sitting. Starting with a fascinating overview of oil painting and portraiture, Rob then guides you through the materials he uses, how to pose and light the sitter, and how to prepare your work area before you start painting. This is followed by detailed coverage of drawing portraits; design and composition; the importance of proportions; and the painting process itself – from colour mixing to finishing a painting without over-working.With clear, step-by-step demonstrations and numerous examples of the author’s work throughout, this oil painting book provides both an expert guide to portrait painting and a unique insight into the working methods of one of the world’s leading portrait painters.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2021-01-07
Mått:216 x 280 x 17 mm
Vikt:920 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:160
Förlag:Search Press Ltd
ISBN:9781782217961

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Rob Wareing was born in South Africa. After finishing his education he travelled extensively, receiving private tuition from various portrait painters in the USA and Europe, as well as studying the techniques of traditional classical painting. He became a professional portrait painter at the age of 23 and his subsequent career spanned more than four decades.During that time, Rob painted numerous portraits of people of all nationalities, and received many commissions to paint dignitaries, CEOs and their families in countries including the USA, Mauritius, Botswana, South Africa and the UK. He also gave live portrait demonstrations on TV shows in the USA, Mauritius and South Africa.Rob gained a considerable following on YouTube, and wrote articles for various art publications including The Artist (UK), Paint (SAA), Artists & Illustrators, International Artist and The South African Artist. His first book, Painting Portraits in Oils, was published by Search Press in January 2021.Sadly, Rob died in August 2021, but his legacy will live on for many years to come.

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Sought-after tutor, and The Artist contributor, Rob Wareing, draws on 40 years of experience for his first book, Painting Portraits in Oils. Working from life, Rob encourages students to complete their painting in one sitting. His alla prima method is explained here in great detail, from the initial overview of the subject and preparing your work area to how to post and light the sitter. Every stage of the process is covered – composition, proportions, colour mixing and skin tones, to finishing touches – with clear step-by-step demonstrations and plenty of the artist's work included throughout.

Innehållsförteckning

Foreword 6Introduction 8Working from life 10What makes a portrait? 12Materials 22Composing your paintings 34Preparation 36Drawing and painting 56Drawing skills 58Painting alla prima 70Values 82Colour 92Skin tone 106The sitting 116The Portrait 118Going further 134Other types of portrait 136Settings and background 156Index 160