The Mermaid
A step-by-step video tutorial by Igor Sakharov on painting a captivating and emotional female portrait in oils. Perfect for beginners.
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About the Lesson
In this lesson, you will learn how to:
Construct precise facial proportions, capturing a deep, alluring gaze in light-colored eyes and the full, expressive volume of the lips.
Render porcelain-like skin textures using a sophisticated spectrum of cool pearlescent tones, soft peach-pink blushes, and precise highlights.
Paint dynamic, dark strands of damp hair falling across the face and hand, creating movement and a mysterious, ethereal portrait.
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