I Am Painting - Lessons and Tutorials
Painting Portraits
Scroll down to see some of the portraits in my portfollio.
In my E-book Portrait Painting with Acrylic and Oil Paint plus video I teach exactly how to do what I have done.
Lesson 1 - How To Paint The Nose
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Over 1 hour of Video Step-By-Step Painting Lessons that will take you by the hand and show you "How to Cheat" your way to a beautiful work of art in hours! How to create lifelike eyes, mouth, teeth, lips, noses, ears, hair and skin tones.
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A Great Portrait Begins With A Great Sketch
How To Draw What You See
How many times have you said, “I wish I could draw”. Well if you do not practice and learn basic skills, you may find yourself saying that all too often. A key essential in accurately drawing something is to draw what you see, not what you know is there. Let me explain. When you look at the figure of a face in a dimly lit room, your mind fills in the details of the form even though you can not see it. Learn to train your mind to see what it actually sees, and not what it knows is there. There are many ways to achieve this, I teach three in my book. One way is by using a grid.
1. Use a Grid
The grid method is a great way to get a small or dark picture onto a larger area such as a canvas or drawing paper.
2. Don’t ignore the Negative Space
Negative space in a drawing is just as important as the actual drawing. Negative space is the space between the arm and the body, or the area where the hair flows away from the face. It is the space where nothing is. Try drawing a tree that is completely filled with leaves and you will understand the importance of leaving those empty spaces.
3. Accurate Sizes and Proportions
When drawing objects, be sure to make the size accurate. Let’s use the tree example again. Trees in the background will appear smaller most of the time. If you were to place a tree in the foreground the same size as those in the rear, they would look like saplings or baby trees. Accurate sizes and proportions are especially important in portrait painting.
4. Practice
A fun way to practice some of the techniques mentioned is of course to draw over and over. But, if you practice holding your photo sideways or upside down, while drawing on the paper sideways or upside down, you will know if you are truly drawing what you actually see. Keep a sketchpad handy and doodle or draw everyday.
Drawing what you see does take time and practice. Do not struggle with complex subjects; break them down into manageable sections by incorporating the grid method. Understand the concepts of negative space, size and proportions. Most importantly practice, practice and practice.
Customer Testimonials
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If I did not buy your video and learn from it I would have given up hope and the paint would've just gathered dust in a drawer somewhere.
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Denise
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I just bought your portrait course. Wow! You did delivered on your sale pitch. You have turned me into a real artist in one day.
So glad I can now produce more than one painting in a day. Thank you for your sincerity and information.
J Prieto
Do not assume that you are not creative if you need a reference such as a picture or photo when you paint! Some artists can create from scratch, while others need a reference. Learning the techniques in painting is not hard as long as you study and practice proper techniques and follow step by step instructions. I have created several step by step lessons in which you will be taken from a blank canvas to a beautiful masterpiece that you alone created!
As you learn to draw and learn to paint, you will discover that several different techniques form the foundation of your art - the brush you use, the colors you choose, how you apply the paint, and so on. Acrylic paint dries quickly, it is permanent and, unlike watercolor, it is insoluble and can be over-painted without fear of disturbing the existing wash. The colors of more layers of washes mix with the earlier ones and create beautiful effects. A watercolor glaze can be lifted out using water and a cloth. A wash simply means that the paint is wet and very thin pigmented. These are the things you will learn as you begin. You will be absolutely amazed at yourself and at how easy and fun painting is to learn!
You will form your own unique painting techniques. You will determine if your medium will be watercolor acrylic or oil. You may learn from others but your work will be uniquely your own and you will refer back to the techniques that you have found that worked for you.
My Portrait Gallery
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