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Painting the Portrait: The Grisaille Method in Oil Part 1

2017-10-21 5 Dailymotion

Paint like the Old Masters did! In this 2-part How-To video, Mandy Boursicot teaches her step-by-step introduction to painting a portrait using the grisaille method. \r
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Whether youre an enthusiastic beginner or a pricing professional, the Classical method of grisaille will strengthen your appreciation of values and have you on your way to painting like a master.\r
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Part 1 - Learn how to mix the 9 values of grey to compose a beautifully realistic portrait. Mandy covers how to accurately block-in the subject of the portrait, as well as how to establish an overall map for the lights and shadows.\r
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Part 2 - This session is all about the details as Mandy finishes rendering the portrait. Learn how to achieve a variety of different shadows and how using small sequenced brush strokes can make your painting seem as if it is blended. \r
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Watch Part 2 and read the extended how-to article at: \r
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Credits\r
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Presented by\r
Mandy Boursicot\r
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Produced by\r
Opus Art Supplies\r
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Created by\r
Ryan Mund\r
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Music by\r
Dan OConnor Mars & Stars\r
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Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0\r