There is nothing that compares to the joy you feel when you’ve painted a beautiful portrait of someone special. Just imagine painting an incredible portrait of such high quality that you don’t hesitate for one moment to show it off, either giving it as a treasured gift or selling it for top dollar.
For many painters, portraits are off-limits — they can be too difficult and require a lot of time, only for the artist to be unhappy with the results. Capturing lifelike features, flesh tones, and expressions can be frustrating, and difficult to correct along the way.
There is now a way to learn portrait painting that is easier than ever and will take the mystery out of this beautiful art form. You will want to discover these secrets for yourself right away, and now you can.
We’re proud to bring you Secrets of Portrait Painting with ARC Master Artist Cesar Santos. This has been a monumental effort, which offers you a start-to-finish process from a master artist in over 19 hours of in-depth training.
Returning to a Bygone Era of Painting?
Today there is a massive movement of young artists who are mastering previously lost Old World techniques with contemporary subjects. These artists have brought new life and energy to the art world and are creating works of art that rival the masters who came before them.
One of these young and highly accomplished artists is Cesar Santos, whose works sell in top contemporary galleries and shows like Art Basel. In fact, Santos sold 16 paintings in Art Basel last December, which may be a record. Plus, he has broken down the barriers between the contemporary world and traditional techniques — and is one of only a few artists ever to do so.
A Mission to Paint Like Bouguereau
We set Santos on a mission for this video. Because so many artists want to learn to paint like 19th-century French master and head of the Academie des Beaux Arts in Paris William-Adolphe Bouguereau, who set the standard for skin tones and delicate flesh, we wanted Cesar to explore the techniques of Bouguereau.
In preparation, Cesar made contact with a collector to make a copy of a Bouguereau for practice, and then, on video, he painted this amazing piece from a live model — his lovely wife. This may be the best possible way to understand what Bouguereau may have done to create such masterworks, aided by the hand of a master contemporary artist.
A Lifelong Mission to Learn
After attending art school and learning a contemporary view of post-impressionistic principles, Cesar wanted to understand the scientific aspects of painting, so he set off to study at the Angel Academy of Art in Florence. He took that knowledge and, combining it with what he had learned earlier, developed his own unique personal style that reflects both modernism and traditionalism.
In this extended video, containing more than 19 hours of content, follow along with Cesar as he expertly guides you through each step of preparing, creating, and finishing a portrait painting.
Using his systematic approach, Cesar resolves the difficulties many artists encounter when painting portraits. He’ll show you the proven techniques he has developed over many years of studying in great schools and academies and learned from talented teachers worldwide.
Take a moment to watch this short video and see just a bit of what you’ll experience when learning from Cesar. Take note of how comfortable he is working in front of the camera, both painting and sharing every detail with you so you can learn and apply his techniques in your own work.
Cesar breaks down the process of portrait painting into four stages:
- Drawing and constructing
- Dead coloring
- Creating a first layer of painting
- Creating a second layer of painting
In each stage, Cesar not only demonstrates what he routinely does in his own work, he explains in detail why he does it that way and the advantages of those methods. You can then take the information and incorporate it into your own paintings. Soon you’ll be painting beautiful portraits that are sure to be enjoyed for generations to come.
Watch as Cesar skillfully paints a realistic portrait, from start to finish, interpreting each physical feature and developing flesh tones with great precision.
Because of Cesar’s uniquely teachable approach, this video is appropriate and useful for all skill levels, from the beginner to the master artist who wishes to understand more about painting outstanding portraits.
The skills Cesar teaches are unique, yet universally applicable, and you will find them to be a natural way of building and creating a portrait you can be proud of.
Learn along with Cesar as he shows you:
- His own color palette, including specific brands, and how to mix colors to keep your painting realistic.
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What brushes and tools to use and why. You’ll never have to wonder if you’re making the right choice again.
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How different techniques can be used with different media. The possibilities are endless.
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His secrets to taking a practical, simplified approach when creating portraits. From start to finish, he leaves no question unanswered.
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How to work with a live model.
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How to create amazing, realistic flesh tones
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How to create form in your painting
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What the artist learned from copying Bouguereau that few have ever understood, and how he applied it to his live model.
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How not to get distracted from what is important in your paintings. Many artists make these mistakes and end up unhappy with their work.
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The universal knowledge and skills he has gained through many years of studying across the world. You get to benefit from his unique blend of tradition and science.
- Much, much more!
art instruction video in the world
See what other painters are saying about Secrets of Portrait Painting with Cesar Santos:
“It is 19 hours of painting knowledge! You see every stroke, and Cesar explains every little detail. I guess we are lucky Cesar likes to talk, as it gives insight in his thought process!”
– Albert van Breemen
“Just finished these, and it was like having Cesar in the studio while working. Highly recommended.”
– Robert Silverman
A video of this length and quality should easily cost $600. It’s our intention to have you grow and learn these techniques at an affordable price. Now you can learn these well-kept secrets of portrait painting at your own pace and in your own home or studio for just $197. This is like getting 19 one-hour private painting lessons from Cesar himself, but at a substantially lower cost.
Not only will this video show you how to paint better portraits, you will also enjoy a showcase of Cesar’s artwork and a personal interview with the artist conducted by Art Renewal Center trustee Vern G. Swanson. Also featured is a musical composition directly inspired by the artist's work by Brazilian composer Giacomo Lombardi.
This video will become a treasure in your own resource library, and you will want to refer to it over and over as you master Cesar’s secrets of portrait painting. You can pause and practice as many times as you like until you are pleased with the results — something you cannot do when attending a live painting class.
Imagine how people will respond to your work when you’re producing portraits of unmatched quality like this. You won’t find a more complete portrait painting video, and Cesar Santos is an amazing teacher who will guide you through every step.
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