Painting Luminous Portraits [Born Digital]

Japanese Original Edition, Brand New Artbook

Painting Luminous Portraits for Artists by award-winning portrait painter and Steve Forster, Director of the Long Island Academy of Fine Art, offers a practical guide to creating vibrant, luminous portrait paintings through ten focused chapters.

The book covers essential fundamentals such as anatomy and facial features, color theory and palette development, form and lighting, and a range of painting techniques for depicting the human figure. It also explores creative approaches to portraiture and ways digital tools can complement and enhance traditional painting methods.

Designed as a comprehensive resource for developing stronger portrait skills, this Japanese edition presents Forster’s techniques and artistic approach in an accessible step-by-step format.

Details:

Language(s): Japanese
Publisher: Born Digital
Size: 29cm x 19cm x 2cm
Pages: 168
Release Date: 2026/09