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Learn to make a work of art using photos as references in 10 easy steps. Watch Johnnie as she reveals the secrets of transforming a photograph into a classic painting, while achieving an incredible likeness. She gives you sound advice and specific examples on how to analyze your photographs and create your own value guides using ordinary tools at hand. She also includes instructions on how to use a computer to enhance your photographic resource into an even better guide. Everyone can paint their favorite person using these simple techniques.
See her paint TWO faces for you while she explains how to choose a palette of fleshtones, eliminate distracting elements and create an integrated color scheme for the whole painting. If you've ever wondered how the pros do it, this video will explain in detail. Follow the steps suggested in this program (shown below) and you'll be painting beautiful portraits in no time.
1. Convert your cropped photo to a standard canvas size.
2. How to enlarge your photo and convert to a halftone.
3. Mapping the Fleshtones by hand or computer.
4. Grid your canvas for accurate drawings and likenesses.
5. Choosing a color scheme.
6. Drawing with oil.
7. Mixing the fleshtones.
8. Applying the paint in an artistic manner.
9. Selecting garments to complement the composition.
10. Designing a background to create a mood.
