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Playful painting. People : whimsical projects and clever techniques for painting any likeness-- from family and friends to the rich and famous / Sarah Walsh.

by Walsh, Sarah (Illustrator)

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Walter Foster, 2018.

Figure painting.

Human figure in art.

Painting -- Technique.

9781633224698 (pbk.)

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People : whimsical projects and clever techniques for painting any likeness-- from family and friends to the rich and famous

144 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm.

"Playful Painting: People offers a quirky take on portrait instruction. Sharpen your skills with 16 step-by-step projects, including a mixed-media Frida Kahlo, a colorful '80s girl, an ad man from the '60s, a handsome Victorian couple, and a creepy Edgar Allen Poe. Creating portraits is fun and easy with Playful Painting: People. This colorful guide will have you creating beautiful portraits of women and men in no time, as well as nature motifs and animals. Whether you’re an aspiring, beginning, or more advanced artist, you can learn to work with affordable, approachable tools, such as colored pencil, gouache, watercolor, pen and ink, and pencil, to create your own portraits. Every portrait is customizable, allowing you to add your own personal embellishments. Pick up a variety of tips and techniques that will show you how to paint whimsical patterns, accessories, and famous faces. Playful Painting: People isn’t just a collection of skills to learn; it’s a fun, fresh take on an age-old art form."

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