Portraits with Backgrounds

Portraits with Backgrounds is a book written by Catherine Barjansky that focuses on the art of portrait painting. The book provides readers with a comprehensive guide on how to create stunning portraits with detailed backgrounds that complement the subject. The book begins by introducing readers to the basics of portrait painting, including the materials needed, color theory, and composition. It then delves into the process of creating a portrait, starting with the initial sketch and progressing to the final touches. One of the unique aspects of this book is its focus on incorporating backgrounds into portrait paintings. Barjansky provides readers with tips and techniques for creating backgrounds that enhance the overall composition of the painting. She covers a range of background styles, from simple and subtle to more complex and detailed. Throughout the book, Barjansky includes step-by-step demonstrations that illustrate her techniques in action. These demonstrations are accompanied by detailed explanations and helpful tips, making it easy for readers to follow along and apply the techniques to their own work. Overall, Portraits with Backgrounds is a valuable resource for artists of all skill levels who are interested in portrait painting. It provides a wealth of information and guidance on creating beautiful, detailed portraits that capture the essence of the subject and their surroundings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.