Timothy Chambers believes that painting isnÆt something one chooses so much as something one is compelled to do. After being trained as a young child by his father, distinguished artist William T. Chambers, Tim spent more than 10 years in apprenticeships with other great artists, including Richard Lack, Henry Hensche, and Cedric B. Egeli. Tim continues the Chambers family tradition by teaching his own children to paint. He also teaches students in workshops across the US and in Central America. He resides in beautiful rural Virginia with his stupendously beautiful wife and children. Tim echoes artist Charles HawthorneÆs advice when it comes to painting: "Have enthusiasm--it helps your work if you have a good time."

Chapter 1
Introduction to Drawing Portraits
with Lance Richlin
Materials & Basic Techniques
Shadows & Highlights
How to Light the Model
Anatomy
Planes of the Head
General Proportions
Shifts in Guidelines
Facial Features
Expressions
Chapter 2
Portraits in Pencil with Lance Richlin
Project 1: Man
Project 2: Woman
Project 3: Young Girl
Project 4: Young Boy
Chapter 3
Introduction to Painting Portraits with Timothy Chambers & Peggi Habets
Painting Basics
Lighting
Design & Composition
Values
Color Basics
Beyond the Basics
Chapter 4
Portraits in Pastel with Ken Goldman
Basic Materials
Make a Pre-Set Flesh Tone Palette
Preparing Your Painting Surface
Pastel Strokes on Four Surfaces
Portraits in Process
Working in Color from Black & White
Form & Cast Shadows
Creating Impact
Conveying a Mood
Self-Portraits
Learn by Copying the Masters
Pastel Over Watercolor
Watercolor & Black Pastel Pencil
Using Interior Space as Design
Chapter 5
Portraits in Watercolor with Peggi Habets
Tools & Materials
Color Formulas
Watercolor Techniques
Portrait of a Young Woman
Sunny Day
Waiting
Working with Bold Patterns
Last Visit
Expressive Lighting
Chapter 6
Portraits in Oil & Acrylic with Timothy Chambers
Tools & Materials
Basic Techniques
Painting Children’s Portraits: Meredith
Painting Children’s Portraits: Carter
Striking a Pose
Official & Group Portraits
Unique Portraits
Posthumous Portraits
Index
About the Artists