The 4 Types of Edges in Painting

Portrait Painting in Oil Without a Brain

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The 4 Types of Edges in Painting

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The 4 Types of Edges in Painting

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Morgan Weistling
Learn how to enhance your portraits by effectively using the four types of edges: hard, firm, soft, and lost. Morgan Weistling guides you through planning and developing values, applying edges to convey form, and using techniques like softening with your finger to add depth and realism. You'll also explore how subtle color variations can bring your portrait to life.
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@fepampeyan
The lessons on squinting are very valuable and thorough. I've never heard it explained so thoroughly. Thanks so much. These are my attempts at squinting.
Rachel Dawn Owens
This look nice. The first image looks the most balanced. Using the hat to frame the face a bit is a good idea.
@fepampeyan
Hi Morgan. I'd love a critique on this recent portrait I just did of a friends daughter. Thanks so much.
Morgan Weistling
I would never have used this photo. hope you watch the lesson on this. But you did great with what you had to work with. Not good light at all.
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Award winning fine artist represented by @legacygalleryart in Scottsdale AZ
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