How I PAINT a REALISTIC PORTRAIT in OILS - My favourite portrait yet!

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[ThomasJojo]

I started as 14 yrs old, but left at 20, now I'm 50 and going back to painting.
You're a great inspiration and learning over from a master like you is very enjoyable.
You brought back my urge for painting. Thanks.

[calebavila]

Amazing! I’m a 17 year old aspiring artist, and Andrew’s works always inspire me to become better. I’ve already seen DRAMATIC improvement in my art, and a large portion of this improvement has been because of your informative videos. Thank you, Andrew!

[stngray]

I really appreciate this portrait you've done. Can see the love you have for the Māori Culture and people by just looking at the patience and attention to detail you had for painting this. My wife had two ancestors that had their portraits painted, one by Charles Goldie and the other by Gottfried Lindauer. Both portraits are hanging in Te Papa.
Your paintings will last many lifetimes.

[jolandadejong]

I can never get enough of the incredible paintings you produce, it really is modern mastery❤️

[jesseanderson]

My great friend, you are much to young to have the mad skills that you possess. I don't think of you in any other way that a modern day master at what you do. You astound me with every painting. Having seen them up close and personal in your studio made it even better. You make me want to be a better artist, even at age 74.

[Lisa-gske]

Love this painting. Maybe some day you could paint today's native Americans. Starting with the east coast. People need to know they are not gone. You have a great gift which gives you a great voice.

[fatimaarruda]

Perfection is the name of his art... his work is magnificent and impeccable. I could never say that it is a canvas, so much identification with the image in the photo. Congratulations!!

[leightonwestbury]

I cannot understand how that level of detail can get translated and past into your hands, that level of detail is astonishing, I am most definitely in absolute awe

[jeffhreid]

Splendid portrait Andrew. I especially was captivated by how you were able to lay down the crisp dark passages for the tattoo over wet paint. I find I get mud and struggle to get sharp dark marks over a wet base. The tip about reloading often is key to remember. Beautifully painted.

[scubathehun]

As I said before, your videos and a few other’s, gave me the courage to learn oil portrait painting at 53. You are the man Andrew.

[Bubleone]

I find myself throughout the video holding my breath whilst you paint stroke for stroke... its amazing how ''easily'' you work with a portrait and am constantly encouraged to continue to follow and learn because of your very clear explanation of technique . I agree with many of the comments below, you are an astounding ''young'' artist, and how blessed I am to take part in the course! Thanks ever so much Andrew !!👌🌷🎨

[patrickethington]

Breathtaking. I can't believe how good that looks, and I have seen it so many times in your videos. I should know better than to be surprised.

[fundamentallyinsane]

Wow.. I didn't know paintings could reach this level of realism. I just started painting landscapes and stuff about a week ago... This really makes me want to learn how to paint portraits. Immaculate work man.

[MarkDavidBlack]

Magnificent portrait. It's a real joy to watch a Master Painter at work. I know I shouldn't call it work when it's a passion, but all the same what a pleasure.

[ogulcanyolcu]

This painting made me shed a little tear for real. It's that beautiful. I'm speechless

[angeltonyburgos]

You are an amazing artist the painting looks like a photo, it’s so realistic and I enjoyed your work, keep it up.

[sianroberts]

Truly an amazing portrait, Andrew, you captured Tuhoe's essence in this painting and that is a rare gift and skill to cherish. Thank you for sharing.

[cassandreshido]

You're observation about sprinkling detail in an ocean of noise is extremely insightful, it's insane that our brain do a lot of the heavy lifting.

[ojcreatzmills]

This is phenomenal! Your techniques are so effective and your explanation of applying the paint is magic. Inspires me to have a go, oils offer so many different approaches and the results are amazing !

[TheWolfNight]

EVERYONE! GET THE PORTRAIT COURSE! I have been painting for years and I just purchased the course from Andrew. Took a few weeks but TOTALLY WORTH IT!! Learned more about portraits in his course than I Did with Years of College painting classes. thank you So much Andrew. I Love the Course and would love to see more.