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The subject of portraiture is seen by many as the zenith of art, and Hash's easygoing, unpretentious style puts fantastic results within the reach of hobby artists and aspiring professionals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAssuming nothing and starting from the basics – making it suitable even for the enthusiastic beginner – this book includes six step-by-step projects to follow; along with friendly but in-depth advice on colour palettes; skintone; composition; working from photographs and models; markmaking; lighting; atmosphere and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe book covers many types of portraiture – from the self-portrait to full-length portraits – all presented in Hash's striking, free and contemporary style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Exciting' is not normally a word springs to mind when discussing books on portraiture. 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He explains how to paint portraits so well that it makes it so much easier to attempt. It makes painting so much fun and lets artists go for it, in a controlled, but free way. I have learnt so much reading this book and will be painting this way with excitement ahead. Wow, thanks.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Melanie Bettridge * Customer review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing a huge fan of Hash's style, I eagerly anticipated the arrival of this latest book and was not disappointed. This is a great book for getting an insight into an artist's process, it's like having a personal workshop which you can keep referring back to. \u003cbr\u003e Acrylics are not the obvious medium choice for portraiture but the strong and dynamic style Hashim uses is both inspiring and contemporary. He makes it look so simple and easy!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e There are several step by step examples to guide you, from initial planning though the sculptural painting process, lots of hints and tips, and insights into making portrait painting loose but exciting. From lighting and expressions to mark making, Hashim explains in detail his method and the materials used.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The biggest setback to a beginner or the casual hobby artist, is the confidence required to use the paint so freely, and have the observation skills required to get the best results, hopefully this book will inspire you to take the large leap of faith and try it. 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Hashim will show you how to capture not just the appearance of your subject, but also their character.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis is an dynamic author who's not only enthusiastic about his subject, but excellent at conveying that and explaining his methods.\u003c\/p\u003e * The SAA *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFACE FACTS Learn the basics of portraiture and how to unleash your own painting techniques with this guide by artist Hashim Akib\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRather than taking a formal learning approach in his book, artist and author Hashim Akib explains useful portrait painting concepts while also encouraging you to explore your own style.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIt opens with an introduction to tools and materials, before setting aside chapters to compositional exercises, colour theory and detailed painting tutorials. So far, so familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBut this book’s selling point is that it knows it’s a jumping-off point for further experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHobbyists will benefit from the advice on paint application and colour mixing, while experienced artists will appreciate the technical know-how on display in the step-by-step guides. The final chapters show you how to push what you’ve learnt even further with lessons on texture, profiles and unusual expressions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As Hashim says in his introduction, photography has had a huge impact on portraiture. With this in mind, his guide is a valuable exploration of how contemporary portraiture can still be relevant today, and what you need to consider if you want to create engaging paintings with personality.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWorking from one reference photo, Hashim Akib explains how he paints skin tones and uses just a few extra brush marks to describe the face.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor this portrait piece, Hashim uses earthy and dark neutrals, which frame the warmer colours.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e -- Chris Allcock * Imagine Fx *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the most exciting book I've ever seen about portrait painting. Hashim's paintings are dynamic and full of life. They're about as are removed from the often stuffy canvases you see on the walls of institutions as it's possible to get. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMost books on portraiture concentrate on technique and getting a likeness. Frankly, if you want that, you should probably stick to photography. What painting can do is express character and provide an inner vision that gives a sense of presence, and that's here in profusion. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eI wouldn't want you to think there's nothing here about technique-there's plenty of it, but it's bound up with actual paintings that show how things work in practice, rather than theory. There is, for example, a very handy section on facial features- eyes, noses and mouths. Hashim still manages to tell you more about the differences between men and women and racial types than you'll find in many other books.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSo, you see, this is a book that teaches by example-and what examples! Every kind of face is here and there are quite a few different styles of painting too, including some startling uses of colour. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIt's that kind of book. I've often spoken about the ones which will have you itching to get out your brushes and this is another example of them. Even if you've never painted a portrait in your life, you can't help feeling your feet starting to tap and wanting to get up and dance with Hashim.\u003c\/p\u003e * Paint Magazine *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Exciting” isn’t normally a word I’d associated with portraiture. “Thorough”, “lifelike”, maybe even “vibrant”, but it’s not normally a subject to get the pulses racing.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis, though, is astounding. Hashim’s style is quite blocky and, if you were looking for almost photographic realism, this is not for you. You actually have to look at the finished results for a few seconds before the features of the faces emerge. When they do, however, they’re full of character and these are people whose presence you can feel. This is something that all portrait painters strive for, but it’s one of the most difficult qualities to achieve. If personality is your goal, place your order now.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eI think it also helps that Hashim appears simply to like people. I don’t think it would be possible to get results like this if you simply regarded your subjects as a job. There’s a warmth here, and an understanding of the life and light behind mere structure and outward appearance. This isn’t really something that can be taught, so I’d suggest you might simply want to learn from example here – don’t expect a magic ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn practical terms, the book offers all the variety you could want. There are male and female figures, different hair styles and skin colours and a wide range of ages. Hashim explains colour, lighting and perspective and he’s also rather good on the main features – eyes, noses, ears, etc. Here, his style is your friend as its vibrancy makes what is inevitably a rather technical section interesting and – well – exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Henry Malt * Art Book Review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike most painters, I find painting portraits challenging. I found this book very interesting because for me it has a new approach. Treating the face like blocks. Akib tells us to beware of realism. This book enables you to master the essentials and capture the atmosphere, the character. It's worth looking at no matter what your skill, for the treatment is quite different. Plenty of examples, male, female, young, old. Follow the 6 varied step-by-step projects. Faces, features and even full length portraits are covered. I particularly like the unusual expressions pages and the way they were presented. 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