Painting

Painting a portrait of another person can be seem like a difficult task, but also one of the most rewarding projects you can undertake as an artist. A key component to creating a good portrait...

Portraits are a challenging and rewarding type of painting to create. Your first portraits will likely be exercises and learning experiences, not masterpieces. Remember to enjoy yourself while...

Painting a portrait is an ideal exercise for painters wanting to express their love or hatred for a particular subject---or themselves. A good portrait brings a subject to life in all its faults...

Portrait painting captures the attention of many artists and art appreciators alike. We all share a certain amount of obsession with the ever-changing personality, story and expression of the...

There is no single correct method to creating realistic likenesses in oil, so not surprisingly, there are a multitude of tricks and techniques for approaching this challenging art form. Basic...

Portraits painted in oil are a classic art medium; learning how to create such a portrait requires time and practice. While each artist has her own methods of portrait painting, an understanding...

Portraits are a longstanding tradition in oil painting. Oils can capture subtle blending of skin tone and shadow more easily than other mediums. Beginning oil painters will enjoy the challenge of...

The first marks of an expressionist portrait painting illustrate a rough sketch of the subject matter. Make the first marks with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

For an expressionist portrait painting, drawing the basic design with the paint creates a foundation to work from. Draw with a paintbrush with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

How an artist holds the brush for an expressionist portrait painting determines the quality of the marks and lines. Hold the brush in different ways with tips from an artist in this free video on...

Using drawing techniques to paint an expressionist portrait eliminates the need for a preliminary sketch. Use drawing techniques with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

When painting an expressionist portrait, revisions are common and necessary in the painting process. Make revisions to the portrait with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

Siting and measuring for an expressionist portrait painting ensures correct proportions of the face. Site and measure the model's face with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

A live model is essential for an expressionist portrait painting to be lively and evocative. Use a live model with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

The composition of an expressionist portrait painting is the basic layout of the face on the canvas. Create good composition with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

The edge of the canvas of an expressionist portrait painting is important to consider when planning a composition. Paint to the edge of the canvas with tips from an artist in this free video on...

Beginning an expressionist portrait painting requires setting up the painting materials. Begin a painting with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

A color palette for an expressionist portrait painting has a variety of premixed color. Choose a color palette with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

For an expressionist portrait painting, the paint colors are laid out on a palette in spectrum order to avoid muddy mixed colors. Lay out the paint with tips from an artist in this free video on...

Mixing colors for an expressionist portrait painting is done thoroughly with a palette knife. Mix colors with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

For an expressionist portrait painting, large color quantities are mixed in mugs or glasses. Mix large quantities of color with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

An expressionist portrait painting requires drying times in between layers of oil paint. Allow for drying times with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

The base colors of an expressionist portrait painting are the main colors that form the foundation of the painting. Choose base colors with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

Stepping back from an expressionist portrait painting is necessary to get a clear view. Step back from a portrait with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

An expressionist portrait painting dries in stages over several months. Understand drying times with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

Analyzing an expressionist portrait painting is important in the completion process. Analyze a portrait with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

Living with an expressionist portrait painting allows the artist to analyze it for completion. Live with a painting with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

Framing options for an expressionist portrait painting depend on how the artist painted the edges. Consider framing with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

For an expressionist portrait painting, eye-hooks allow the work to be wired for hanging. Install eye-hooks to a canvas with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

Wiring an expressionist portrait painting allows it to be hung on the wall. Wire a canvas for hanging with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

Hanging an expressionist portrait painting on the wall displays it in a different light than when it was on the easel. Hang a piece on the wall with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

Storing a wet expressionist portrait painting on the easel is the best way to keep it safe. Store a wet painting with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

Working with a live model for an expressionist portrait painting is essential for the best results. Work with a life model with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

Between expressionist portrait painting sessions, live with the painting and constantly analyze it for the next session. Study a painting between sessions with tips from an artist in this free...

Completing an expressionist portrait painting requires knowing when to walk away from it. Complete a portrait with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

The concept of finishing an expressionist portrait painting varies from artist to artist. Understand the concept of finishing with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

The physical presence of an expressionist portrait painting is something that cannot be replicated in a print. Experience the physical presence of a portrait with tips from an artist in this free...

Overworking an expressionist portrait painting can ruin the entire piece. Avoid overworking a piece with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

When painting an expressionist portrait, mistakes are difficult to reverse. Avoid mistakes with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

Finishing touches to an expressionist portrait painting include small highlights and softening lines. Add finishing touches with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

The freshness of an expressionist portrait painting is maintained by "under working" the painting. Maintain the fresh feeling of a portrait with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

"Under working" an expressionist portrait is better than overworking it. "Under work" a portrait with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

Finish a portrait session with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

An expressionist portrait painting is saturated when the colors begin to mix and become muddy. Know when a painting is saturated with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

When painting an expressionist portrait, breaks away from the work are necessary to maintain a clear vision. Take breaks with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

For an expressionist portrait painting, wet-in-wet is a technique that mixes wet paint directly on the canvas. Use wet-in-wet techniques with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

Clean brushes with turpentine after completing an expressionist portrait painting. Clean paintbrushes with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

Scraping the palette after an expressionist portrait painting cleans the surface for the next painting session. Scrape the palette with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

When finishing an expressionist portrait, saving paint saves time and money for the next painting session. Save leftover paint with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

After painting an expressionist portrait, old paint is cleaned out of jars and mugs. Clean out old paint with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.