"Drawing the Head in Charcoal"

A downloadable 20-page PDF booklet that's a handy reference guide

while drawing, showing each step in the process, complete with text.

I recommend reading this booklet before watching the following video.

Drawing a Portrait in Charcoal

Materials Needed for Your Oil Painting

How I Clean My Brushes

Painting a Portrait in Monochrome

Painting a Portrait in Color

Examples of "Three-quarter" Lighting,

In the Paintings of the Masters

Reference Photos for You to Use

Printable, Downloadable PDFs

BONUS:

"Tips and Tricks": 4 videos isolating key aspects, like brushwork, the treatment of edges, and other techniques to give your portraits a "professional" touch!

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