This master series video presentation is number two in the series titled “the magic grid.” Kevin developed an unbelievable, all encompassing painting structure and painting system that embraces all the facets of good picture making. From the first mark on your canvas to the last you will have a guide in your decision making, a proven method to improve your composition, color, values, brushwork, and drawing. Finally a comprehensive simple system to bring your artwork up to the next level and beyond. With each video in this series you will have the opportunity to clearly understand the magic grid. Kevin believes it is the most magical approach for all levels he has witnessed the advanced artists grab on quickly and reached new heights in their work immediately and it truly is the best way to start your artistic journey at whatever level. In this video Kevin poses and completes an oil painting of his longtime artist friend. Kevin says it is a collaboration to paint a Portrait, it is not Kevin, it is not the subject, but a new entity, the portrait, that captures the character of both the artist and the subject. Follow along and learn how to paint expressive portraits in oil with Kevin as you learn: How to pose a model for maximum impact…. Why TWO lighting sources in the studio are necessary… The benefits of a limited palette… Use the power of three to improve color harmony… Expressive brushwork techniques… How to paint a portrait start to finish…And more!”I want you to challenge yourself and try something different each time you paint.” – Kevin Macpherson