Oil & Acrylic: Portraits

by Tim Chambers and Timothy Chambers

Book Overview

Since the 14th century, portraits in oil have held a special place in the art world. From Vermeer and Rembrandt to the illustrious Gainsborough, artists who had the ability to capture a likeness and breathe life into a canvas have held their prestige throughout the centuries. Even today, oil portraiture is a highly respected and frequently commissioned art form. With this in-depth and insightful guide, aspiring artists can learn traditional alla prima...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1600581943
• ISBN13: 9781600581946
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.3" x 13.8"