Painting Portraits

'What fascinates me most, much much more than anything else in painting, is the portrait, the modern portrait.' Vincent van Gogh Portrait painting is inherently difficult and requires a unique understanding of and sensitivity to the sitter. This practical book considers the historical context of portrait painting and its contemporary practice. Written by a professional portrait painter, it describes the intricacies of making a portrait not just for the technically minded but also for those who are interested in a painter''s perspective on the role and importance of portraiture.

• | Author: Anthony Connolly
• | Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
• | Publication Date: Oct 31, 2011
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• | Language: eng
• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781847972644
• | ISBN-10: 1847972640