With many of her subjects rendered in hyper realistic style, wearing a
second skin of black paint or dark-florals, Laura Rubin's art is
unmistakeable.
To tell the story behind her art, Laura begins the book by sharing her
journey from art student to professional artist, providing encouragement
for budding pros and enthusiasts alike. Laura also talks about what
inspires her, with mythology and psychology being just two subjects that
feed into her emotion-infused work. The reader is then invited behind
the scenes to watch the artist at work in her studio, located in her
hometown of Thun, Switzerland.
Laura's portraiture sketchbook is opened to reveal simple drawings and
recent studies made as the early stages of future paintings. Throughout
these sections are artworks from past and present. In addition, there is
brand new art by Laura, created exclusively for this book.
Finally, the reader is led through detailed, step-by-step tutorials
demonstrating the artist's workflow and the key fundamentals of
portraiture (pose, light, and composition). From using reference models,
and expert tips for working in Procreate, to sketching, coloring, and
advancing the portrait from realism to hyperrealism, the process is
explained from start to finish.