Portraits in Oil the Van Wyk Way

Art is a personal thing of course and everyone has their opinions on how to do something most effectively. I've found that the way I paint is very much in keeping with the Van Wyk method. I liked this book very much and it helped me to think about what I was already doing and how I could fine-tune my technique and work a painting less. I think working a painting too much is one of the biggest issues that the new painter must learn to overcome. This book helped me in that regard and maybe it can be helpful to you too.

I am new to painting portraits, and this is the best book I have purchased. It gives you alot of details without having to read so much material. There are alot of photos to help describe how to paint the face. It is right to the point. I wish they had a video of this. I highly recommend this book.

Do you paint portraits in oil? Then you will find yourself referring to this book again and again. No other book breaks it down quite like Helen does. She covers any questions you may have about painting portraits in oil in a clear, detailed way.

I am new to oil painting and found this book very helpful in many areas. It covers working with live models , when and how to do this. How to begin your painting, color and many other areas in your painting. I think it will be of great help for my success in oil painting. It does not cover types of paint to use but it clearly tells you that is not the books purpose. I have only had it for a few weeks but have already gone thru it completely and feel like I have learned quite a lot.

As always, Helen Van Wyk style of masterfully illustrating the techniques from the start to the finish of portrait painting is well presented in this book. I found the book very useful in solving some of the problems that I could not seem to overcome. I now keep the book handy and refer to her whenever I find a challenging face to paint.I would recommend this book not only for the techniques that she provides but also for the variety of illustrations that will help any level of oil painter improve their skills. From cover to cover, this book is a bargin to both the beginning painter and the master.