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The Portrait and Figure Painting Book

by Wendon Blake
The Portrait and Figure Painting Book - Thryft
The Portrait and Figure Painting Book - Thryft

Appeal of the book: Master the art of portrait and figure painting.

Recommendation: This book is perfect for aspiring artists who want to take their painting skills to the next level. With step-by-step demonstrations and detailed instructions, Wendon Blake guides you through the techniques and materials needed to paint realistic oil portraits of people of different ages, hair colors, and skin tones. Whether you're interested in painting children, adults, or even nude figures, this comprehensive guide will help you master the art of portrait and figure painting. Get ready to unleash your creativity and bring your subjects to life on canvas.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Portrait and Figure Painting Book

by Wendon Blake
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Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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ISBN: 9780823040957
Authors: Wendon Blake
Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications
Date of Publication: 1980-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Art
Related Topics: Art and Photography, Drawing
Goodreads rating: 5.0
(rated by 2 readers)

Description

Step-by-step demonstrations show the techniques and materials involved in painting oil portraits of adults and children of varying hair and skin colorations as well as seated, kneeling, and reclining nude figures
 

Appeal of the book: Master the art of portrait and figure painting.

Recommendation: This book is perfect for aspiring artists who want to take their painting skills to the next level. With step-by-step demonstrations and detailed instructions, Wendon Blake guides you through the techniques and materials needed to paint realistic oil portraits of people of different ages, hair colors, and skin tones. Whether you're interested in painting children, adults, or even nude figures, this comprehensive guide will help you master the art of portrait and figure painting. Get ready to unleash your creativity and bring your subjects to life on canvas.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.