How to Paint Portraits by Roberta Carter Clark

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Master the art of capturing the human face with How to Paint Portraits by acclaimed artist and instructor Roberta Carter Clark. This insightful and accessible guide is perfect for beginners and intermediate painters who want to create lifelike, expressive portraits using traditional techniques. Roberta breaks down the portrait painting process into clear, manageable steps—covering everything from understanding facial structure and features to working with light, color, and expression. With a focus on achieving likeness and personality, this book helps artists develop their skills in drawing, composition, and painting across a variety of mediums. Inside you’ll learn: How to accurately draw facial proportions and anatomy Techniques for painting skin tones, hair, and eyes Tips for working from live models or photographs Guidance on posing, lighting, and capturing emotion Step-by-step demonstrations and real-world examples Whether you work in oil, acrylic, watercolor, or pastel, How to Paint Portraits offers timeless advice and artistic inspiration to bring your portrait work to life.