Painting Portraits of Children

Painting Portraits of Children

by Simon Davis
Painting Portraits of Children

Painting Portraits of Children

by Simon Davis

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Overview

In this detailed and practical book, Simon Davis opens up his studio and explains his approach. He gives a unique insight into how to render a sympathetic portrait in oils, avoiding sentimentality and capturing the essence of a child. Topics covered include the importance of composition and balance, tonality and palette, and atmosphere and advice on the complete process. There are step-by-step examples of a range of children of different ages.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781785002908
Publisher: Crowood Press, The
Publication date: 05/12/2017
Pages: 96
Product dimensions: 8.60(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Simon Davis, Vice-President of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters, is a respected portrait painter. He is also a comic book illustrator, most notably for 2000AD and Sinister Dexter.
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