1) Face Dimensions------The skull is very important for the basic construction of the face, but the real likeness of a person is in the shape of the soft tissues attached to the bone. As previously mentioned, the skull is covered by layers of muscles and fat.
2) Face Expressions------The lips are surrounded by multiple groups of muscles, giving them an endless arrange of shapes. This allows us not only to express emotions but also let us make a variety of sounds.
3) Character Art------The term 'portrait painting' can also describe the actual painted portrait. Portraitists may create their work by commission, for public and private persons, or they may be inspired by admiration or affection for the subject. Portraits often serve as important state and family records, as well as remembrances.
4) Background Making------When compared to other portraits there are few background details, this helps the viewer to focus on the central figure.
5) Composition------Portrait composition is an essential skill that all model need to learn. But many struggle to move beyond the rule in their understanding of where to place the model in the frame.
6) Color Rendering------Portrait painting in acrylic color course develops the artist’s ability to represent the human figure in pictorial space.Emphasis is placed on proportional accuracy, foreshortening and the use of form and cast shadows to achieve convincing three dimensional form.