PORTRAIT PAINTING 

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ABSTRACTION, STORYTELLING AND MOOD

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JAMES BLAND

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LEARN A DYNAMIC APPROACH TO PORTRAITURE THAT BRINGS DEPTH AND ENERGY TO YOUR PAINTINGS

Portrait Painting explains how to portray people in oils and acrylics by looking beyond likeness to light, shadow, colour and form. Instead of copying, you’ll learn to see abstract shapes, experiment with colour and create portraits that feel alive, expressive and meaningful.

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ISBN: 9780719846618

WIDTH: 215mm

HEIGHT: 260mm

PAGES: 160

PUBLISHED: June 2, 2026, The Crowood Press

FORMAT: Hardback