Painting the Portrait: The Grisaille Method in Oil Part 1

Paint like the Old Masters did! In this 2-part How-To video, Mandy Boursicot teaches her step-by-step introduction to painting a portrait using the grisaille method.

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Whether you're an enthusiastic beginner or a practicing professional, the Classical method of grisaille will strengthen your appreciation of values and have you on your way to painting like a master.

Part 1 - Learn how to mix the 9 values of grey to compose a beautifully realistic portrait. Mandy covers how to accurately block-in the subject of the portrait, as well as how to establish an overall map for the lights and shadows.

Part 2 - This session is all about the details as Mandy finishes rendering the portrait. Learn how to achieve a variety of different shadows and how using small sequenced brush strokes can make your painting seem as if it is blended.

Watch Part 2 and read the extended how-to article at: http://www.opusartsupplies.com/painti...

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Credits

Presented by
Mandy Boursicot
http://mandyboursicot.com/

Produced by
Opus Art Supplies
http://opusartsupplies.com/

Created by
Ryan Mund

Music by
Dan O'Connor "Mars & Stars"
http://www.danosongs.com/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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