"Mastering Portraits in Oil" is a great text book from start to finish. You are given simple methods for studying the planes of the face, mixing lovely flesh tones, and capturing the likeness. Within these pages you will learn:

• the seven basic folds for clothing and drapery,
• a simplified way of applying color theory,
• and many other facets of painting portraits in oil.

There are numerous sketches and two step-by-step portraits applying the techniques described in the book. A must for any serious portrait painter from beginners to advanced.

Every book will be personally autographed by author Karen Patton.  Price includes shipping.