How to Paint Praying Hands in Your Acrylic Portrait

Painting hands is challenging in a portrait.

In my video, I want to show you how to paint hands clasped together in prayer, using my portrait of Paul the Apostle as an example. I’ll show you how to add some brilliant highlights and rich shadows—the colors to use and where to place them—so you can create a convincing sense of realism in your portrait.

Watch my free tutorial below to learn more about how I paint praying hands in your acrylic portrait.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to read this tutorial and watch the video. That means a lot to me.  I hope you find it very helpful in your portrait painting.  

Yours for Better Portraits,

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