The portrait is one of the oldest forms of art, but modern technology and culture mandate a new approach regarding how today's portrait artists work beyond the limits of realism and enhance their technique.

The appeal of the portrait on Instagram means that its modern version can be found everywhere on social media, as digital artists of all levels share their captivating characters, focusing on the face. This essential book for beginners in digital portraiture returns to the basics (simple anatomy, lighting, color, and perspective) as a starting point even for the most stylized subjects. Professional artists with recognizable styles, such as Loish, Simone Grunwald, and Francisco Garcés, still use these fundamental elements. Readers learn from industry professionals how to incorporate believability and atmospheric storytelling into their subjects (especially relevant when working from photos, as most artists do today).

Experts demonstrate step-by-step their digital workflow, sharing techniques to render stylized skin tones, hair, and eyes. Portraits from sci-fi, fantasy, historical, and anthropomorphic character categories are created. Real people are particularly stylized but convince the viewer.

This is the essential guide for the next generation of portrait artists who wish to create contemporary, stylized works that are appealing, emotional, and memorable. Pages: 288, Dimensions: 20.8x20.8cm