Portrait Painting Tutorial, Breaking The Rules

In this week s portrait painting video we break some rules. The goal is to show that it isn t about knowing the rules to portrait painting, but rather knowing the principles behind the rules. Want to take online classes for only 10 a month Online Classes (Select Mentorship Tier): If you would like to see more of my artwork, please follow, check out my Instagram page at: If you would like to contact me or commission a painting, here is a link to my website: The materials used in this video are listed below, Canvas: 11x14 Masters Touch brand (I toned it with burnt umber oil paint a several days before starting the painting) Painting Medium: Gamblin NeoMegilp Mineral Spirits: Mona Lisa Brand (used to clean brushes) Oil Paints: Rublev Lead White Winsor Newton Burnt Umber Gamblin Alizarin Crimson Grumbach