Oil: Portraits (HT238) [Paperback]

Annette Adrian Hanna (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2001 | Series: How to Draw and Paint Series

Walter Foster's classic How to Draw and Paint series provides aspiring artists with an exceptional array of art instruction books featuring all subject areas and media. Each title includes easy step-by-step exercises as well as finished illustrations or paintings that will inspire artistic talent in anyone.

Packed with practical information, helpful tips, and fundamental techniques, the How to Draw and Paint series offers a complete library of resources to which artists of all skill levels can refer again and again.

What you'll learn from this book ...

• Different views to use for portraits

• How to light the subject; the difference between indoor and outdoor lighting

• Step-by-step instructions for painting a portrait, including composition, drawing, and color mixing

• How to use value and color effectively

• How to create an effective background for your portraits

• Tips on painting various skin tones and features

• Basic head proportions for children and adults

• How to paint a formal business portrait

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Dear Art Enthusiast,

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Like all of our art books, this title was written with careful attention to detail. It includes detailed illustrations that will bring you a satisfying learning experience and hours of enjoyment. Walter Foster Publishing knows that artists are eager to learn, sharpen their skills and talents, and experience new artistic horizons. And while you may not be in a position to take private lessons, Walter Foster offers you the next best thing--step-by-step, do-it-yourself art instruction books that are entertaining and affordable.

Our books are authored by some of the best artists in America, and you can be sure our quality standards and color presentations are at the highest possible levels. For 80 years, Walter Foster Publishing has been providing instructional art books and products to million of enthusiastic artists who enjoy the rewards of learning to draw and paint. Most of all, we hope you have fun in the process!

About the Author

Annette Adrian Hanna has been a serious painter for over 20 years. Her subjects range from portraits to landscapes, still life, and figurative studies. She studied painting at the Ridgewood Art Institute in New Jersey, and has continued private study with John Howard Sanden and Burton Silverman.

Annette consistently wins major award and critical acclaim, including the Art Students League Concourse Award, the National Portrait Seminar Certificate of Merit, the American Artist Professional League of New York and New Jersey Portrait and Figure Award (1980, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88), and the Grumbacher Gold Medal, Oil, 1988. She frequently gives demonstrations for various art organizations, such as Federated Art Associations of New Jersey, in Madison, New Jersey, and the International Platform Association in Washington, D.C.

Currently, Annette is a faculty member at the Morris County Art Association and an adjunct instructor at the County College of Morris. She makes her home in New Jersey and maintains a studio in Boonton Township.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing (January 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560100796
• ISBN-13: 978-1560100799
• Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 10.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,875,724 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)