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Chris Fornataro (Paint Coach) on Instagram: "Most beginner portraits look flat and plastic because they are painted with just one base color stretched into different values. The truth is there is a natural color map of the face and knowing it will completely change how you see and mix skin tones. The nose and cheeks usually lean warmer and more red. Around the mouth, chin, and jaw you can often find cooler or grayer tones even if there is no visible facial hair. Under the eyes and on the eyelids

Sky Arts Artist Of The Year on Instagram: "The moment we’ve all been waiting for is nearly upon us. In just one hour, the first heat of the brand new Portrait Artist of the Year begins on Sky Arts. Meet a fresh line-up of incredible talent, from full-time painters to passionate creatives ready to make their mark. The artists are prepped, and the excitement is building. Who will capture the essence of tonight’s celebrity sitters and impress the judges? Tune in at 8pm for an evening of art, nerves