Alexandra ~ Step by Step

by Allison Alexandra

Thank you for your interest in the new Step by Step Portrait Painting section. Its purpose is to educate and enlighten people who typically say “How did you do that?”

On this page, you will find links to a series of portrait studies. Each is a synopsis of the involved process of Painting a Portrait. Feel free to browse through these links by clicking on the title or image.

My intent was to realistically capture a likeness. A painting allows an artist to make improvements and add a special quality that may not be easy to create with a photo alone. Often, modifying the original reference scene brings about some
wonderful enhancements.

Special thanks to all of the wonderful subjects who were able to sit for a portrait.



by Allison Alexandra Thank you for your interest in the new Step by Step Portrait Painting section. Its purpose is to educate and enlighten people who typically say “How did you do that?” On this page, you will find links to a series of portrait studies. Each is a synopsis of the involved process of Painting a Portrait. Feel free to browse through these links by clicking on the title or image. My intent was to realistically capture a likeness. A painting allows an artist to make improvements and add a special quality that may not be easy to create with a photo alone. Often, modifying the original reference scene brings about some wonderful enhancements. Special thanks to all of the wonderful subjects who were able to sit for a portrait. back to top		January 2008 ~ Male Portrait One Nov 2008 ~ Female Portrait One, Rose Ann Dec. 2008 ~ Female Portrait Two, Linda Ahearn January 2009 ~ Female Portrait Three, Donna Bird February 2009 ~ Male Portrait Two, Dr. James Dalen April 2009 ~ Female Portrait Four, Diane Loving May 2009 ~ Female Portrait Five, Paula Morrison