David Paints Female Portrait Painting /2018/ Nicolai Fechin Studio

In this excerpt of the full demonstration (available at ) David is painting Sierra, one of his favorite models. He starts with unassuming oil paint smudges that miraculously become the basic structure of the head. Then when he lays on the light with thick, luscious brushstrokes, he captures the beautiful north light on this stunning Spanish maiden, making oil portraiture more accessible and possible to viewers. For beginners and experts alike, David takes this portrait step-by-step so his simple thought process is laid bare. This video explains how David A Leffel approaches an oil painting portrait in a simple and easy-to-follow manner, which reveals his intelligent approach to portraiture.