Painting Portraits in Oils

Rob Wareing's first book is a comprehensive guide to painting portraits in oils, drawing on his over 40 years of experience as a portrait artist. He believes in working from life to capture character and following the alla prima method to create a painting in one sitting. The book covers materials, posing and lighting the sitter, design and composition, proportions, and the painting process itself. With step-by-step demonstrations and examples of the author's work throughout, this book provides an expert guide to portrait painting and a unique insight into the working methods of one of the world's leading portrait painters