with host artist Miriam Schulman
Today, we’re talking, once again, about portraits and, in this episode, I’ll be introducing “The 5 P’s of the Schulman Portrait Painting Process!”
In this podcast, you will discover…
- What “The 5 P’s of the Schulman Portrait Painting Process” are all about!
- Why painted portraits are still sought after, even in this age of easy photography.
- PLUS, my number 1 posing trick for portraits!
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery unveiled its commissioned portraits of former President Barack Obama and Mrs. Michelle Obama by artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald.
Visitors waited in line to view the new portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama, at the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC. The painting, by Amy Sherald, was unveiled February 12, 2018.
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If you’ve ever wanted to paint portraits but been afraid to try…
Discover the “5 P’s” of Portraits to Create Paintings of Your Loved Ones that You Can Be Proud of…
Find the confidence to finally paint the people (and pets) you love
Introducing... the Watercolor Portrait Academy
- Discover the 5 P’s to Portrait Painting: Pose, Photograph, Project, Paint, Polish.
- How to make faces that look realistic- like real people - without being photographic or stiff or cartoonish
- Develop an understanding of how to use vibrant colors to make your portraits come alive and glow with life
- Explore soft backgrounds that accentuate the beauty of people
- Discover how to loosen up and take risks with your watercolor paintings
- Create natural looking hair without fussing around and escape your need for perfectionism (hint: you don't have to paint every hair in its place!)
- Conquer skin tones, proportions and color blending
- Capture light and shadow and the essence of your subject
- Breathe life into your portraits with the magic of watercolor
- Learn how to not "overwork" your painting.. know when to stop.
Registration is open now! But not for long-- the doors close for the year at midnight ET September 25th.
About the host, Miriam Schulman
In case we haven’t met yet, I’m a watercolor and mixed media artist. My art has been featured in numerous publications such as Somerset Studio, and I’m the founder of The Inspiration Place where I give my students stepping stones to create beautiful art as well as the emotional support they need to stay inspired. See the art I create at art.SchulmanArt.com or learn how to paint with me at TheInspirationPlace.net
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Listener shout out of the week!
“I love the way you can always convince me that I can actually paint if I just get started and practice. Can’t wait for the workshop!”
~Sharon Snively
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