{"product_id":"search-press-books-painting-portraits-in-oils","title":"Search Press Books - Painting Portraits in Oils","description":"\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePainting Portraits in Oils\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn inspiring, direct guide to painting beautiful portraits alla prima.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product-description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRob Wareing has built a formidable international reputation as a portrait artist. This is his first book, and here he draws on over 40 years experience to provide a complete guide to painting portraits in oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Robs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStarting with a fascinating overview of the subject, Rob then guides the reader through the materials he uses, explains how to pose and light the sitter, and how to prepare the work area before starting to paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is followed by detailed coverage of design and composition, the importance of proportions, and the painting process itself  from colour mixing through to finishing a painting without over-working. With clear, step-by-step demonstrations and numerous examples of the authors work throughout, this book provides both an expert guide to portrait painting and a unique insight into the working methods of one of the worlds leading portrait painters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAuthor: Rob Wareing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormat: BB Hardback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePages: 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: 216x280mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIllustrations: 400 Colour Illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SearchPress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40468660945011,"sku":"9781782217961","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/8074\/5075\/products\/9781782217961.jpg?v=1664367772","url":"https:\/\/artmaterials.click\/products\/search-press-books-painting-portraits-in-oils","provider":"Art Materials Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}