Gregory Mortenson: Realistic Self Portraits - Art Instruction DVD

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“This Top Studio Painting Expert Reveals the REAL Secrets
to Painting Stunning Portraits and Self-Portraits…”
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Gregory Mortenson "Realistic Self Portraits"
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THEY SAY that painting a portrait is difficult and that painting a self-portrait is extremely difficult…
THEY SAY you’ll fail over and over before you succeed…
THEY SAY you’ll spend countless hours pulling your hair out in frustration before you come away with anything you can be proud of…
But WE SAY they’re wrong!
What if we could show you the secrets to painting stunning portraits by teaching you to paint self-portraits … even if you’ve never tried before?
But first, why would you even want to learn to paint a self-portrait to begin with?
Here’s the thing:
If you’re an artist — or you aspire to be one — there are THREE CRITICAL reasons you should be painting self-portraits right now.
Reason #1: You have a model who’s available anytime!
There’s no need to spend - an hour for models to sit for you for countless hours while you learn and experiment when all you need is a mirror…
Reason #2: It’s a PROVEN path to painting mastery.
The best painters throughout history have painted themselves countless times, because mastery comes from practice, and from great instruction. Rembrandt used self-portraiture as a learning tool and produced a lifetime of self-portraits.
The truth is that this is a time-honored way to practice working with light, shadow, form, color, and all of the features of a living subject.
And since you’re working with the same subject over time (yourself), you’re able to learn faster and see better results on the canvas!
Plus, you don’t need to be in a hurry because you’re always available to pose when you’re ready to paint.
Reason #3: It’s enjoyable and historically important!
Let’s face it: Painting should be a joyful process, where you can fully let go and embrace the act of creation without time constraints or fear of judgment.
With self-portraits, it’s just you, your paint, a mirror, and an unlimited world of possibility.
Plus, art historians are grateful for self-portraits done at every stage of an artist’s life, not only preserving their look at the time, but documenting their path and their style.
So here’s the ,000 question:
Won’t it take years of grueling study and mountains of paint and canvas before you get the process down?
Maybe…
But having the right instructor will make a world of difference in your progress.
We consider it our job to find you the right teachers to help you take your painting to the next levels at the right time.
And that’s exactly what we’ve done.
This Master Portrait Artist Will Guide You, Step by Step,
to Creating Your Very Own Masterpiece That Will Leave
Your Viewers Speechless…
Gregory Mortenson is one of the most well-regarded portrait artists working today. His spellbinding, emotionally charged portraits can be found on display in fine art galleries from New York to Barcelona.
We would need to write a short novel to list all of the awards he’s won over the years, and that’s why so many magazines, like
American Artist Magazine,
International Artist
,
Fine Art Connoisseur,
and
PleinAir
have featured him.
As you can tell, both critics
and
collectors love Gregory’s work. But here’s what’s REALLY important to YOU as an artist:
Gregory is a world-class teacher with a remarkable talent for helping others improve their painting skills as rapidly as possible.
That’s one of the reasons so many people flock to his portrait drawing and painting classes at Grand Central Academy in New York. (And you should too, if you live nearby.)
The bottom line?
If you want to learn how to paint a stunning portrait, then
this is the man to help you do it!
Recently we invited Gregory to come to our studios to document his in-depth process. We asked that he hold nothing back and take all the time necessary to show every element of the process and every important brushstroke, so that you can master every step as you paint your own portrait.
It was our goal to make this the most in-depth, detailed video we’ve produced, so that anyone wanting to master portraiture or self-portraiture would have a tool they can refer to time and again for decades to come as they grow their skills as a painter.
We also requested that he reveal ALL of his best-kept portrait painting secrets, and he over-delivered in a BIG way…
Gregory covered EVERY single step in his painting process in what became one of the most in-depth and comprehensive recordings we’ve ever created.
Today we’re excited to announce that we’re finally releasing this long-awaited training and giving our VIP members an
exclusive sneak peek
into what’s inside:
Introducing
Realistic Self-Portraits with Gregory Mortensen
This is Gregory’s ALL-NEW and exclusive step-by-step video training collection that shows you
everything you need to know to create your own incredible self-portrait
…
…from the very first steps of setting up your materials and lighting to adding the finishing brushstrokes to your own personal masterpiece.
He shares everything and explains exactly WHY he makes each decision, carefully demonstrating every single brushstroke so you can incorporate his techniques into your own work.
Does that sound exciting to you?
If so, let’s take a closer look.
Here Are Just a Few of the Techniques
You’ll Discover:
The very first thing you should always do BEFORE you start your drawing and why this is so critical to your success
The secret to blocking in your drawings using form
How to establish the correct proportions for the face and prevent the most common mistakes. This alone is worth the price of this video.
Exactly
how to set up your light sources and mirrors to get that “Old Master” illumination effect
How to capture your
true image
vs. a
mirror image
when drawing a portrait
How to work with negative space and why this makes such a huge impact on your overall composition
The fascinating way Gregory finds “real” objects in his shapes and how you can use this insight to improve the quality of your own work
How to
overcome
and
avoid
the common mistakes that portrait painters make
The tools and tips Gregory has learned to make the portrait painting experience go smoothly for the artist
How to use the monochromatic
imprimatura
technique the way the masters do
How to find your
darkest darks
and
lightest lights
and get a “shorthand” sense of volume in your work
VERY IMPORTANT: How to fix any drawing problems that may have occurred as you go along so YOU are in control of the direction of your painting!
The key advantages of using the
Munsell color system
(what it is and how you can make it work for you) and how you can use it to turn form
How Gregory mixes his colors and the principles he uses to “find” the right tones and shades that fit his creative vision
A “crash course” in lighting and shadow — this is highly valuable for beginners and advanced painters alike!
Hidden ways to find and mix the correct flesh tones
How to paint the details of the eyebrows, cheeks, mouth, and nose
Making your transitions from the flesh to the hair
How to think about form and the way it works with light
How to simplify the steps so you stay on track (and don’t get overwhelmed by the process)!
Adding
cool notes
and
highlights
to balance out your work
How to approach painting the key details and interest points that bring your composition together for the viewer
How to adjust features like the lips using a “glaze” technique
Adding the finishing touches that will make your composition truly “sing”
Using the background to make the image feel more realistic
And much, much more.
Does this sound like something you’d like to learn?
You’ll get access to over 20 hours of in-depth training for just 7…
Yes, we said TWENTY HOURS. This is a true bargain at less than an hour. If you could hire Gregory personally to teach you, it would cost you at least 20 times that amount.
This is
less
than you would pay for a single hour of instruction with a world-class portrait painter like Gregory Mortenson!
And now you can get access to his exact step-by-step process for creating stunning self-portraits.
So if you’ve always wanted to paint a beautiful portrait or self-portrait, one that makes you proud to say, “I painted that,” then this is your chance to learn exactly how to do it.
In fact, we’re so sure that you’ll absolutely love this training — and that your skills will dramatically improve with Gregory’s guidance — that we’re going to take all of the risk away from your purchase…
…
because these instructional videos come with a 100% “Love It or You’ll Pay Nothing” Money-Back Guarantee
Here’s how it works:
Place your order today and we’ll send you a copy of
Realistic Self-Portraits
as soon as it’s released.
Gregory will walk you through every step of the process from beginning to end, so you learn how to paint a self-portrait that you will absolutely love.
If, after watching the video, for any reason you decide that this special video training has not improved your skills — or if you simply feel like it’s not for you — then all you need to do is send us an e-mail and we’ll issue you a complete refund.
No questions asked!
This means you can “test drive” this instructional video with absolutely zero risk.
How Do You Know If
Realistic Self-Portraits
Is Right for You?
This video training is right for you if:
You’ve always wanted to learn how to draw and paint a self-portrait the same way the masters do it…
You love the idea of painting portraits but don’t want to spend thousands of dollars hiring models to sit for you…
You want to immerse yourself in your art and enjoy the experience, all from the comfort of your own home…
If any of the above apply to you, then we encourage you to
place your order now.
This is your chance to own one of our most comprehensive painting instructional collections at a discount (and free shipping). You’ll be adding some amazing techniques to your learning library, and to your abilities as a painter.
If you’ve always wanted to learn how to paint a lifelike self-portrait that will leave others speechless…