Download or read book Painting a Portrait by de Laszlo - "How to Do It" Series written by A. L. Baldry and published by . This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EDITORS FOREWORD Portrait of C. G. Holme by de Gszlb There is no Royal Road to the painting of a successful portrait. Success depends upon the painters observation, his understanding and the ability to paint what he wishes. It is a personal affair. Much can be learned from those who have won for themselves the title of Master, but it is impossible to have our questions answered, first-hand, by great Masters who are no longer with us.