'The Beginner's Guide to Portrait Painting' provides a concise, accessible and entertaining guide to the full potential of the subject. There are as many ways of painting a portrait as there are painters; the aim of this book is to encourage the beginner to find out what kind of portrait he or she wants to paint, and to teach the skills and confidences necessary to achieve it. --

Presents information and instruction for drawing realistic portraits from photographs.

Portraiture is one of the most rewarding painting disciplines. In this book, experienced portrait artist David Thomas shows that it need not be intimidating. Learn to use watercolour, pencil and charcoal to produce fresh and approachable portraits invested with life and character.

Draw the people and faces around you; a kid’s guide to portrait drawing. Anyone can take a picture?but drawing a person with recognizable likeness takes practice. Portrait drawing offers a completely unique interpretation of your subject, and Portrait Drawing for Kids gives budding artists the skill set they need to draw pictures of themselves, their family, and friends.Broken down into simple, step-by-step instructions, this book will teach you...