30-Minute Acrylic Portrait: Profile of Woman With Dark Skin Tones and Red Hair

I’ll show you a 30 minute portrait of a woman with red hair and a dark skin tone!

In this alla prima portrait of a woman with red hair and dark skin tones, we explore the contrast between the highlights and shadows on her face and hair—real time, in a half hour. Enjoy!

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