Painting Expressive Portraits in Oil

After an introduction to tools, materials and setup, Leveille shows you how to create your own lively and expressive portraits of men, women and children. You'll learn how to assure the proper proportions and placement of features - with the head straight-on and in other positions; paint each feature step by step - including the eyes, nose, lips, ears, even hair; and mix perfect skin tones and hair color for various complexions. (You'll find suggested color recipes for various skin tones.). Watch from start to finish as Leveille creates seven lifelike portraits of a variety of people. As he paints, he fills you in on the mediums, materials and techniques he uses to achieve a wide range of personalities. Filled with inspiring examples of Leveille's portrait work, Painting Expressive Portraits in Oil will give you the technical and creative direction you need to bring your portraits to life.