Portrait Painting Tips / E- Book

Learn to Paint Better Portraits

Most painters don’t struggle because they lack information—they struggle because the information is scattered and difficult to apply.

In my classes, I see the same challenges over and over:
unclear color decisions, weak values, and small mistakes that keep paintings from reaching their full potential.

That’s why I created these two practical ebooks.

Portrait Painting Tips is a collection of techniques you can apply immediately to improve your portraits.

Color Harmony helps you understand how colors work together so you can paint with greater confidence.

Both books are illustrated with examples from my own paintings, making each lesson practical, clear, and easy to follow.

Use them while you paint—not just as books to read once and put away.

Start with the one that interests you most, or use both together to build a stronger foundation.


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Testimonials from my Patreons

What’s Inside Painting Tips E Book

120 pages · 60 illustrations · Instant PDF Download

✔️ Understand facial planes so you can shape the head with confidence, not guesswork.
✔️ Fix anatomy and proportion issues that throw off likeness.
✔️ Use better color palettes and temperature to avoid muddy or dull skin tones.
✔️ Improve your edges and brushwork to bring life and expression to your portraits.
✔️ Print it out and keep it by your easel — no more pausing videos or flipping through notes.

What’s Inside Color Harmonies E Book

120 pages · 60 illustrations · Instant PDF Download

✔️ Understand color harmonies so you can choose colors with confidence, not guesswork.
✔️ See how colors relate to each other and how that affects your painting.
✔️ Learn simple palettes you can actually use—without overcomplicating color.
✔️ Control temperature and contrast to create mood and depth.
✔️ Use color with intention instead of randomly mixing and hoping it works.
✔️ Keep it by your easel and come back to it while you paint.

Versão em português: https://www.rensoart.com/dicas-de-pintura-de-retratos-e-book/

Version en Español: https://rensocastaneda.net/

Other Sites where you can buy my E-Books

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/rensocastaneda/shop

Now in Amazon !: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK5DPQ74

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Ready for the next step?

If you enjoyed these ebooks, you’ll probably enjoy my weekly live classes.

  • Live painting
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  • Hundreds of recorded lessons

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🙏 Thank You

This project exists because of the support and encouragement of my students and followers.
Your curiosity and passion for painting keep me creating and teaching.

I hope this book becomes part of your daily practice.

— Renso