Paint a Lifelike Portrait in Acrylic You Can Be Proud Of.
Hi, I'm Matt Philleo. I'm a professional portrait artist and instructor.
I help artists, who want to paint people realistically, learn how to use traditional acrylic painting techniques to create a beautiful portrait they can be proud to show others.
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How to Fix Muddy Shading & Awkward Proportions
Transform your acrylic portraits: Easy tips to fix muddy shading and awkward proportions Muddy shading and awkward proportions are common[...]
How to Paint Realistic Trees: Acrylic Glazing Technique
Master the art of adding depth, vibrance, and fine details to your tree paintings with this step-by-step acrylic glazing technique.[...]
How to Paint Titanium White Highlights on Acrylic Grisaille
Unlocking depth and dimension with the power of highlights Acrylic grisaille painting, where the initial layer focuses on monochromatic shades,[...]
How to Add Realistic Flames to Forest Fire
I'll show you how to add flames to the forest fire in my Lion and Soldier painting. Creating realistic flames[...]
How to Paint Details on a Lion using Glazing Technique
I'll show you how to do highlights using vibrant colors and some tips to make your painting pop! Acrylic glazing[...]
How to Use Negative Spaces to Build Realism in Your Acrylic
Master the art of adding depth and realism by utilizing negative spaces in your acrylic painting When it comes to[...]
How to Add Semi-Opaque Glazes to Your Acrylic
Achieve depth and richness in your acrylics using semi-opaque glazes for a painted effect. Introduction When it comes to creating[...]
How to Paint 2 Older Men using Glazing Technique
Learn the art of painting older portraits with acrylic glazing to achieve realistic depth and detail. Painting older portraits can[...]
How to Add Color & Value Textures : Landscape Background
Enhance your landscape paintings with expert techniques for adding color and value to mid-ground and foreground textures Creating a compelling[...]
3 Steps: How to Paint FIRE in Your Acrylic Portrait
Paint flames with this simple 3-step technique for vibrant, lifelike results In this tutorial, you'll learn how to bring intense,[...]
How to Build Up More Lion & Soldier Painting
Layering with translucent glazes to add depth, contrast, and vibrancy to your acrylic portraits Introduction In the world of acrylic[...]
How to Add More Raw Umber Dark: Acrylic Glazing Technique
Enhance Your Acrylic Paintings with Deep, Rich Tones Using Raw Umber Dark Introduction Acrylic glazing is a powerful technique that[...]
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