In this twopart paint along video, you’ll learn how to create a lifelike portrait in soft pastel from the drawing stage all the way to a loose, painterly finish. Here in Part 1, Alain will show you how to sketch in the portrait to create a strong likeness. Then we will mass in our dark values in the background, hair and shadows. Watch Part 2 here:    • Portrait Painting  Part 2  

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