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Portrait Guide

“Every portrait starts with choosing the right medium—it’s your first step to capturing personality and story.”

– David Goatley
Recommended: Portrait Oil Painting

Portraits in Oil

“Oil paints offer unmatched depth and flexibility, perfect for capturing personality in portraits.” – Francis Tiffany
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Gamblin Gamvar Varnishes

Gamblin Artists Colors Gamblin Gamvar Varnishes GAC10054

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Gamblin 1980 Oil Paints

Gamblin Artists Colors Gamblin 1980 Oil Paints GAC7040

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Opus Fortissimo Oil Brushes

Opus Art Supplies Opus Fortissimo Oil Brushes OPU900B0

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Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Synthetic Brushes

Winsor & Newton Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Synthetic Brushes WIN5010301

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Gamblin Artist's Oil Colors Introductory Set of 9

Gamblin Artists Colors Gamblin Artist's Oil Colors Introductory Set of 9 GACGB101100

Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Colours - Black or Grey or Blue

Winsor & Newton Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Colours - Black or Grey or Blue WIN1214511

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Winsor & Newton Oil Colour Liquin Original

Winsor & Newton Winsor & Newton Oil Colour Liquin Original WIN2720991

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Gamblin Artist's Oil Colors - Brown or Green

Gamblin Artists Colors Gamblin Artist's Oil Colors - Brown or Green GAC1740

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Winton Oil Colours - Black or Grey or Blue

Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Colours - Black or Grey or Blue WIN1414179

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Princeton Imperial Series 6600 Oil Synthetic Brushes

Princeton Artist Brush Co. Princeton Imperial Series 6600 Oil Synthetic Brushes PAB6600AB12

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Gamblin Galkyd Mediums

Gamblin Artists Colors Gamblin Galkyd Mediums GAC01004

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Opus Fortissimo Oil Brush Set of 5

Opus Art Supplies Opus Fortissimo Oil Brush Set of 5 OPUSET900FORT

Recommended: Portrait Drawing & Illustration

Portrait Drawing

“The magic of my work lies in layering colored pencils to build texture and depth.” – Jeannette Sirois

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Opus Essential Wirebound Sketchbooks

Opus Art Supplies Opus Essential Wirebound Sketchbooks OPUM8511K

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Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901® - Portrait Set of 20

Caran d'Ache Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901® - Portrait Set of 20 CAM6901920

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Magnani Ponte Vecchio Drawing Pads Rough - 220gsm

Magnani 1404 Magnani Ponte Vecchio Drawing Pads Rough - 220gsm MAGM1182607

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Faber-Castell Polychromos Coloured Pencil Set of 36

Faber-Castell Faber-Castell Polychromos Coloured Pencil Set of 36 FBC110036

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Stonehenge Paper 250gsm Sheet White 26" x 40"

Stonehenge Stonehenge Paper 250gsm Sheet White 26" x 40" RPCRSHW2640

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Magnani Annigoni Drawing Pad Beige Natural Rough 100% Cotton 250gsm, 24 x 30 cm

Magnani 1404 Magnani Annigoni Drawing Pad Beige Natural Rough 100% Cotton 250gsm, 24 x 30 cm MAGM2243202

Opus Essential Graphite Pencil Set of 12

Opus Art Supplies Opus Essential Graphite Pencil Set of 12 OPUEPS12

Holbein Artists' Colored Pencil Set of 50 - Basic

Holbein Holbein Artists' Colored Pencil Set of 50 - Basic HOLOP935

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Magnani Velata Spiral Bound Sketch Pads Rough - 90gsm

Magnani 1404 Magnani Velata Spiral Bound Sketch Pads Rough - 90gsm MAGM1243202

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Krylon Workable Fixative Spray - 11oz

Krylon Krylon Workable Fixative Spray - 11oz KRY41306

Mobius & Ruppert Brass Sharpener Granate Bullet Design

Möbius + Ruppert Mobius & Ruppert Brass Sharpener Granate Bullet Design CAM06040002

Canson Mi-Teintes Pastel Papers - 19" x 25"

Canson Canson Mi-Teintes Pastel Papers - 19" x 25" CAN707202

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Recommended: Portrait Acrylic Painting

Acrylic Portrait Painting

Acrylics dry fast, but they’re perfect for expressive, layered portraiture. Plus, with GOLDEN Open Medium you can get the extended working time with all the benefits of acrylics.

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GOLDEN Heavy Body Acrylics - Brown

GOLDEN Artist Colors GOLDEN Heavy Body Acrylics - Brown GOL13502

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GOLDEN OPEN Acrylic Gel Mediums 8 oz

GOLDEN Artist Colors GOLDEN OPEN Acrylic Gel Mediums 8 oz GOL31355

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GOLDEN Gripr Tube Opener

GOLDEN Artist Colors GOLDEN Gripr Tube Opener GOL01971

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Opus Legato Acrylic Brush Set of 5

Opus Art Supplies Opus Legato Acrylic Brush Set of 5 OPUSET550LEGA

Liquitex Professional Soft Body - Black or Grey or Blue

Liquitex Liquitex Professional Soft Body - Black or Grey or Blue LIQ1959381

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GOLDEN OPEN Acrylic Mediums 8 oz

GOLDEN Artist Colors GOLDEN OPEN Acrylic Mediums 8 oz GOL0184OFMM

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Opus Denman Long-handled Brush Assorted Set of 5

Opus Art Supplies Opus Denman Long-handled Brush Assorted Set of 5 OPUSET770

GOLDEN OPEN Acrylics

GOLDEN Artist Colors GOLDEN OPEN Acrylics GOL73802

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Opus Denman Acrylic Brushes - Long Handle

Opus Art Supplies Opus Denman Acrylic Brushes - Long Handle OPU770AN1

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Painting Portraits in Acrylic By Hashim Akib

Random House Painting Portraits in Acrylic By Hashim Akib RPB15813

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Opus Athabasca Easel

Opus Art Supplies Opus Athabasca Easel TSSW09BA

Liquitex Professional Flow Aid Additive - 118ml

Liquitex Liquitex Professional Flow Aid Additive - 118ml LIQ5620

Recommended: Portrait Watercolour Painting

Watercolour Portraits

“Lighting and transparency are key in watercolour portraits.” – Harvey Chan
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Magnani Italia Watercolour Blocks Cold Pressed - 300gsm

Magnani 1404 Magnani Italia Watercolour Blocks Cold Pressed - 300gsm MAGM4182601

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QoR Watercolor Ali Cavanaugh Portrait Set of 6

QoR QoR Watercolor Ali Cavanaugh Portrait Set of 6 GOL06Q55

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Cotman Water Colours Essential 14 Piece Set

Winsor & Newton Cotman Water Colours Essential 14 Piece Set WIN0390708

ARCHES Watercolour Blocks 140 lb Cold Press

ARCHES ARCHES Watercolour Blocks 140 lb Cold Press ARC52352

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Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 – Set of 4

Princeton Artist Brush Co. Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 – Set of 4 PAB4850SET400

Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors - Black or Grey or Blue

Daniel Smith Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors - Black or Grey or Blue DAN284600021

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Opus Salt Spring Deluxe Aluminum Easel

Opus Art Supplies Opus Salt Spring Deluxe Aluminum Easel OPUSFE0072

Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Watercolour Brushes

Princeton Artist Brush Co. Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Watercolour Brushes PAB4850AS025

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Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors - Brown or Green

Daniel Smith Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors - Brown or Green DAN284600112

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Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolours - Brown or Green

Winsor & Newton Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolours - Brown or Green WIN40W447

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Magnani Portofino Watercolour Blocks Hot Pressed - 300gsm

Magnani 1404 Magnani Portofino Watercolour Blocks Hot Pressed - 300gsm MAGM4182614

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Princeton Aqua Elite Box Set of 4

Princeton Artist Brush Co. Princeton Aqua Elite Box Set of 4 PAB4850BSET

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Gamblin Oil Paints

Gamblin Chromatic Black is “shadow in a tube,” as Francis Tiffany describes it—a perfectly balanced, transparent black that enhances depth and subtlety in portrait shadows. Trusted by professionals like Francis and David Goatley, it saves time while creating rich, nuanced tones that bring portraits to life with incredible realism.

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Caran d'Ache Luminance Colored

Caran d’Ache Luminance Colored Pencils are the “Rolls-Royce of colored pencils,” as Jeannette Sirois describes them, offering unmatched lightfastness and a buttery smooth application. Perfect for layering delicate shades, these pencils allow artists to achieve vibrant, realistic portraits with precision and ease, making them a must-have for professional results.

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Opus Legato Brushes

Opus Legato Brushes are a long-time favorite of professional artists like Dene Croft, valued for their durability, precision, and versatility. Designed to excel with oils and acrylics, these brushes offer exceptional paint retention and flow, making them ideal for both fine details and bold, expressive strokes that bring portraits to life.

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Gamblin Mediums

Gamblin’s Safflower Alkyd and Galkyd mediums are trusted by professional artists like David Vegt and Francis Tiffany for their ability to enhance flow, improve drying times, and restore vibrancy in oil paintings. David Vegt uses safflower alkyd to “oil out” and bring back the richness of dark tones, while Galkyd is perfect for creating smooth, luminous glazes that add depth and dimension to portraits.

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BEYOND THE FACE

Go Beyond the Face, with expert insights, layered textures, and compelling themes like equality, human connection, and storytelling. Uncover the artistry behind each portrait and elevate your craft.

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BEYOND THE FACE