Master Acrylic Portrait Painting in 10 Easy Steps!

1. Acrylic paints 2. Brushes of different sizes 3. Palette, canvas, and water jar.

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Choose Your Subject

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Sketch the Outline

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Layer the Base Colors

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Blend for Realism

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Add Details

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Work on Shadows & Highlights

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Final Touches

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Master Acrylic Portrait Painting in 10 Easy Steps!

1. Acrylic paints 2. Brushes of different sizes 3. Palette, canvas, and water jar.

Gather your tools!

Choose Your Subject

Start with a great reference!" – Use a high-quality photo for better detail. – Focus on lighting and composition.

Sketch the Outline

Map out the face! Lightly sketch the face on your canvas with a pencil. Focus on proportions: eyes, nose, mouth placement.

Layer the Base Colors

Build your foundation! Start with a thin layer of paint to block in the main colors. Use neutral tones for the skin.

Blend for Realism

Blend like a pro! Use smooth brushstrokes and layer colors to create depth. Mix skin tones with white and burnt umber for shadows.

Add Details

Make it lifelike! Focus on eyes, hair strands, and subtle skin textures. Highlight with small brushstrokes.

Work on Shadows & Highlights

Final Touches

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