Portrait Painting Techniques – Part 2 with Graeme Stevenson

Born in NSW, Australia, Graeme has had a full and busy life, working in many different industries and carving an amazing pathway for himself in the art realm.
He is the proud CEO and owner of Colour In Your Life TV Show, and just happens to be a talented and successful artist as well!
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In Part 1 of this demonstration, Graeme showed us some tips and techniques for working with acrylics and then oils in constructing a portrait of a young woman; including colour mixing for skin, and using specific brush techniques to create soft blends of colour with oils.
In case you missed Part 1, click here.
In Part 2 and the conclusion of his painting “Dragon Lady”, Graeme demonstrates oil painting techniques for eyes, mouth, teeth, hair and glazing techniques for giving skin luminosity.
Watch Part 2 of Graeme’s Tutorial Here:

And for more of Graeme’s artwork, click here!