Old Woman Reading

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★★★★★beginner friendly

Recreating this painting will help students practice portraiture, particularly rendering skin tones and fabric textures, as well as understanding chiaroscuro to create depth and drama. Students will also learn to simplify a complex subject into manageable shapes and values.

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