You Can Paint Portraits: Oil Painting Mastering the Classical Style

Using simple language, illustrations, and everyday examples, the author demonstrates how the classical approach to oil painting is rich and brought to life through the harmonizing effects of layering color. David Rite’s book is the definitive summary of the old masters’ classical techniques which were painstakingly developed during the European Renaissance. ‘You Can Paint Portraits: Oil Painting Mastering the Classical Style’ integrates the classical technique into a brilliant yet delightfully simple package. David Rite takes the guess work out of painting by demonstrating the importance of an accurate portrait drawing. He shows that the foundation of the drawing supports the principles of painting in the right tones and values. He reintroduces to the artistic collective consciousness the magic that can bring a two-dimensional canvas into a three-dimensional creation. He promotes the rediscovery of the classical rules for oil painting and revolutionizing our understanding of the link between tonal values and colors. The pages in this work contain a genuine artistic approach to obtain the depth and enduring results that have been long sought after by artists and patrons alike. In this amazing book you will learn the skills needed to achieve the RITE look for your portrait paintings. When these techniques are applied the results will be the same every time; Perfect, Exact, and Beautiful!
ASIN: 1735886815
VSKU: BVV.1735886815.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Rite, David
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.