boldMaster artist Roberta Carter Clark shares secrets for infusing portraits with life./boldbr/br/ Since its original publication, this best-selling book has earned a loyal following among students of portraiture. Back in print by popular demand, How to Paint Living Portraits has been updated to help today's artists discover the joys of this time-honored tradition. Hands-on instruction covers a range of ages and ethnicities, offering a practical approach to creating successful, spirited portraits in charcoal, oils and watercolor.bulletlistbullet Includes 23 exercises for capturing recognizable likenesses, feature by featurebullet Offers instruction on painting the figure, hands and clothingbullet Addresses common stumbling blocks of skin tones and hair colorsbullet Illustrates simple and complex lighting set-ups for achieving multiple moods and effectsbullet Features 5 step-by-step portrait demonstrations in charcoal, oil and watercolor/bulletlist Clark brings fifty years of experience to this book, from technical expertise on color and composition to practical considerations of working with a live model. One of the most comprehensive guides ever written on the subject, it's a valuable reference for any skill level.