http://paintaportrait.org Video demonstration of how to paint a portrait.
Oil portrait painting using oil paint. Wash drawing, wet on wet. Using flat bristle brushes with a 1part linseed oil to 1 part gloss varnish oil medium. Painted on canvas.
Painted by Louis Smith in October 2010
"Sarah" is Lee Miller, as photographed by Man Ray in 1930. I have no problem with artists working from photos, because I've done so myself, but one ought to give credit when credit is due, especially when the source is so famous. That said, this portrait is truly, truly lovely.
vitruviuspolio 1 month ago
Fantastic ! Ink Spots too boot !
Thank you.
Charles UK
jazzmanzoot 2 months ago
the song is Ink Spots Do I Worry
victoryblows 3 months ago
whats the song?
1mcool 6 months ago
Sarah looks a lot like lee miller
samuelwhitcomb 6 months ago
Much respect sir and congrats on a great piece.
ChrisTube3333 6 months ago
amazing portrait. I really love this tone
hagonamatata 8 months ago
Nice work! Looks like Lee Miller!
daveycammeomacca 10 months ago