Realistic Portrait Painting Video Series
What You Will Learn
Thoughout this lesson you’re going to really be amazed at how such a simple process can get such amazing results. The method that you will learn is based on traditional media, so if you have painted with oils before you will feel right at home. If you’re new to painting you’ll have the benefit of learning the secrets of traditional media without having to spend years studying it.
While this lesson is aimed at the advanced user, even as a beginner, you will be able to grasp the concepts covered here and immediately start to create your own fantastic portrait works. Another benefit that you will have by following this lesson is that you will learn a painting technique that can be applied to any subject matter that you choose – it’s not just for portraits.
As an added bonus, throughout this lesson you will also learn helpful tips for advancing as an artist and overcoming some of the mental roadblocks that are common to all artists.
| LESSON TITLE | DIFFICULTY | LENGTH | PUBLISHED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painting a Realistic Portrait | 00 | The Tools & Palette | Advanced | 0:09:47 | 01-20-2012 |
| Painting a Realistic Portrait | 01 | Getting Started | Advanced | 0:07:32 | 01-20-2012 |
| Painting a Realistic Portrait | 02 | Adding Light Values | Advanced | 0:05:15 | 01-20-2012 |
| Painting a Realistic Portrait | 03 | Light Values Continued | Advanced | 0:08:38 | 01-20-2012 |
| Painting a Realistic Portrait | 04 | Form Shadows and Cast Shadows | Advanced | 0:06:54 | 01-20-2012 |
| Painting a Realistic Portrait | 05 | Adding Color Values | Advanced | 0:07:22 | 01-20-2012 |
| Painting a Realistic Portrait | 06 | Color and Definition | Advanced | 0:09:32 | 01-20-2012 |
| Painting a Realistic Portrait | 07 | Continuing with Color | Advanced | 0:10:01 | 01-20-2012 |
| Painting a Realistic Portrait | 08 | Values of Color | Advanced | 0:07:15 | 01-20-2012 |
| Painting a Realistic Portrait | 09 | Adding Details | Advanced | 0:09:43 | 01-20-2012 |
| Painting a Realistic Portrait | 10 | Final Steps | Advanced | 0:14:22 | 01-20-2012 |
Christopher 
Woooow this is the thing I’ve always wanted to learn. I’m a million years away from that set of tutorials but at least I can now see where the little steps (his basic tutorials) can take me… eventually. Thank you
Nikolay
I am very happy to see that you enjoyed this series. I am sure what time you will be able to master this successfully. Sycra is a very gifted artist and he will be offering some more tutorials soon that cater to a more beginner user. They will be up in a few weeks. Thank you for your feedback, Nikolay and enjoy the rest of the site in the mean time.
Tim
Excellent Series!! I enjoyed it!
LuisLepiz
I am so happy to see that you enjoyed this series, Luis! Thank you for your feedback.
Tim
Awesome series ! Not only because it’s brillantly tough but also because of the bunch of advices and comments about how to learn, art in general, way of thinking, etc.
And as a colorblind, I’m a bit (well… completly) lost when it comes to colors, but a lot of technical (mechanical ?) tips about them given all along those videos will help me to be less afraid to use them.
Thank you !
Ludo
are the videos available for download at subscription?
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The video is just available as streaming video, not to download.
Tim
Excellent series! I’m just starting to paint, so this was a lot of help. Also, thanks for sharing your experiences. I learned a lot just from that. It was very encouraging.
KimberlyWilliamson