Fundamentals To Mastering Stylized Portrait Painting Class Work |work| Site

A strong portrait starts with a clear silhouette. Even without detail, the viewer should recognize the character's pose and mood.

Mastering these areas allows you to purposefully deviate from realism rather than doing so by accident. A strong portrait starts with a clear silhouette

The number one mistake students make in stylized portrait classes is "outline drawing." They trace the external contour of a photo and try to paint inside the lines. This results in flat, lifeless masks. A strong portrait starts with a clear silhouette