How to Draw and Paint Portraits: Learn how to draw people through taught example, with more than 400 superb photographs and practical exercises, each designed to help you develop your skills Paperback – September 7, 2013

this is my go to book on how to create amazing portraits. Easy to follow

This gives a complete class on the items used to create the portraits. I read it through quickly once and now I am working through it slowly and practicing along with it.

This book provides a solid background for anyone desiring to paint portraits.

It all depends on your level of expertise in drawing and painting portraits. I think that this book carries with it the implied understanding that you are further along than just a beginner at portraits. The fist section "Materials" is straight forward. The second section "Tutorials" is relatively cursory but to give it its dues plenty of "homework" and practice will add to success. The last section "Projects" are fun for someone with a little experience but would pose a bit of a challenge to a beginner or someone looking for easy projects and then gradually working to harder ones. But then again anything worthwhile requires you to work at it. Also crossing medium on the projects is a bit of fun.

nice book very helpfull

Excellent

So, how many books have been published on this topic? SO MANY. This is not one of the best ones, but it's informative for a quick read. Nothing new or exciting really.

enjoyed the book and the information was basic