A Portrait In Oils

Lesson

Master oil portrait painting with this video lesson featuring Gamblin paints, focusing on lighting and form.

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Join our comprehensive video lesson to master the art of oil portraiture! Discover the modern advancements in oil paints like the low-odor Gamblin and environmentally friendly mediums such as walnut oil. This class simplifies the oil painting process, making it accessible and safe. We'll start with a reference image to understand lighting and structure—critical for capturing the essence of your subject. Learn to discern between lights and darks, and how to effectively use these elements to form a compelling portrait. While I provide a guide image, you're encouraged to select your own, ideally with strong lighting to simplify form recognition. If aiming for accuracy, opt for a copyright-free image to enhance your artistic expression. Perfect for artists at any level looking to delve into oil painting and portraiture with ease and confidence.

Oil Paints* (I use Gamblin Titanium White, Warm White, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Raw Sienna, Payne's Gray & Blick's Portrait Pink.)
Brushes* - (I used Princeton Select Brushes - Round Blender #6, Spotter #1, 1" Flat, Catalyst Filbert #8, Angular Shader 1/4")
Walnut Oil (or oil medium of your choice)*
Turpenoid Natural (to wash brushes and thin paint)
Rag
Palette*
Canvas or wood board (I used an 8" x 10" wooden board)

*essential for this class

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