Portrait painting is inherently difficult and requires a unique understanding of and sensitivity to the sitter. This practical book considers the historical context of portrait painting and its contemporary practice. Written by a professional portrait painter; it describes the intricacies of making a portrait not just for the technically minded but also for those who are interested in a painters perspective on the role and importance of portraiture.Step-by-step demonstrations of portraits and self-portraits.Techniques that use colour to introduce subtleties and presence.Advice on catching a likeness and overcoming difficulties.Discussion about the significance of copying and photography.Insights into the artistic process of the portrait painter.Work of contemporary and distinguished painters.What fascinates me most; much much more than anything else in painting; is the portrait; the modern portrait. Vincent van Gogh. A practical guide that considers the historical context of portrait painting and its contemporary practice.Aimed at beginners and more experienced; untutored groups and individual artists of portrait painters.Gives step-by-step demonstrations of portraits and self-portraits.Covers use of colour to introduce subtleties and presence.Superbly illustrated with 180 colour illustrations.Anthony Connolly is a professional portrait painter and won the prestigious Prince of Wales Award for Portrait Drawing in 2004.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Does SOUL TRAIN deserve a better book than THE HIPPEST TRIP IN AMERICA?By Stacy HeltonDoes SOUL TRAIN deserve a better book than THE HIPPEST TRIP IN AMERICA; journalist Nelson Georgersquo;s slapdash examination of what was often referred to as the ldquo;black AMERICAN BANDSTANDrdquo;? Most definitely; however; George creates an enjoyable read but skips around so much; paying little attention to the times; both tumultuous and serene; that made up the late 1960s through the mid-2000s. Lip service chapters are given to the fashion and the music; as well as the showsrsquo; roots; but little is revealed about the late Don Cornelius and the lasting legacy the show has left; with the exception of Questlove; who seems to be the only person who remembers the show fondly. The rest of the big is page after page of dancer biographies with few pictures. With the exception of Rosie Perez and Nick Cannon; none stand out; though there reflections are valid. This is apparently a companion book to the VH-1 special; but George points out that the doc is unavailable on DVD due to music clearance issues. It just seems to me that a big that celebrated the black experience from the days of the 1960s riots through 9/11 should have more sociology and history and less reflections on the history of dance.10 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Nelson Georges weakest bookBy Scott BoggsThis book was a huge disappointment. Its short. Just 256 pages. There isnt very much new information. It doesnt feel like George did a great deal of research. I think most hardcore fans of Soul Train our age could write more pages than that with no research and just our memories of this iconic show. The biggest disappointment? He mentions several individual dancers (other than Jody Watley and Jeffrey Daniel) from the show and THERE ARE NO PICTURES OF ANY OF THEM. A lot of the music that was used on the show over the years is trashed by George. He does get across the importance of Don Cornelius as a producer and businessman; but its far too brief and you cant tell this story without pictures while trashing the music. Oh; and the early Chicago years of Soul Train; which some argue was the best period of the show; is dismissed in a few pages.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. So interesting!By AireleoSo much information I never knew about. Great read!