How to Create Commissioned Portrait Paintings-PART 1

You received a commissioned portrait painting job, now what? Let me take you through my commission process. From handling that initial call up to the photoshoot. Then I will show you how I edit my selected reference photo bringing to life my vision for the finished portrait painting. Learn when it is time to start the underpainting.
PART 2-The underpainting process
PART 3- Applying color and unveiling the final portrait painting

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