{"product_id":"painting-portraits-9781847972644","title":"Painting Portraits","description":"\u003cb\u003eA practical book considering the historical context of portrait painting and its contemporary practice\u003c\/b\u003e Written by a professional portrait painter, this guide 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. It offers step-by-step demonstrations of portrait and self-portraits, techniques that use color to introduce subtleties and presence, and advice on catching a likeness and overcoming difficulties. It also discusses the significance of copying and photography, provides insights into the artistic process of the portrait painter, and considers the work of contemporary and distinguished painters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnthony Connolly studied Fine Art at Goldsmith's College. In 2004 he won the prestigious Prince of Wales Award for Portrait Drawing. In 2009, at the exhibition of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters, he won the Changing Faces Prize and was elected a member of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters. He has exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery, the Royal Academy and with the Royal Society of Portrait Painters.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Crowood Press (UK)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50918232883474,"sku":"9781847972644","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c636d151-a005-4b89-978a-455ea8540909.jpg?v=1738880398","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/painting-portraits-9781847972644","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}