Street-Style Portrait Painting: 1 - Background

Street-Style Portrait Painting: 1 - Background

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Learn how to paint a large-scale portrait in a unique and colorful style reminiscent of contemporary street art! In the first chapter of this collaborative course, Elad guides us in painting a perfectly messy background with layers upon layers of color while Hayley challenges her perfectionist tendencies. Follow along as they walk you through their unique approaches to these steps and share insight into their creative processes.

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