Painting the Head in Oil by John Howard Sanden – Hardcover: 152 pages; Watson-Guptill; 1st edition (Jan 1, 1976) Best Seller

Following a discussion of materials, colors, and drawing principles, the author gives a step-by-step demonstration of techniques for painting the components of a portrait

John Howard Sanden - Face to Face with Greatness: The Adventure of Portrait Painting by John Howard Sanden – Hardcover. 176 pages; The Portrait Institute Press (2009)

214 illustrations, 178 in color, 129 portraits in color, 155 never before published. Large Format: 12 1/2 x 9 3/4 inches.

Portraits of John Howard Sanden: A Thirtieth Anniversary Collection by John Howard Sanden, Dr. Bryant Kirkland (Foreword) – Hardcover; Madison Square Press (2001)

For more than three decades, John Howard Sanden has been painting portraits of men and women of achievement. Now Madison Square Press has published a large-format (9 x 12 inches) hardcover collection of the artist's best portraits. Each painting is accompaniedby the artist's own commentary, plus supporting studies and preliminary work. There are 160 pages, with 126 illustrations in color.

In addition to the collector's album of sixty large color plates of portraits (one of which includes a bonus three-page foldout step-by-step demonstration), there are two sections of particular interest to artists. The Premier Coup Tradition in Portrait Painting traces the four hundred year history of direct, broad-stroke technique, from Velázquez to today. A concluding appendix, John Sanden's Creative & Technical Procedure provides much helpful data, including materials specifications complete with source addresses and telephone numbers.

Portraits from Life in 29 Steps by John Howard Sanden, Elizabeth Sanden – Hardcover: 144 pages; North Light Books (Aug 1999)

Creating a likeness of a person is one of the greatest challenges an artist can face. In this book, John Howard Sanden makes the challenge much more achievable by breaking it down into 29 logical steps. Working in the exciting premier coup tradition, you will learn to execute a finished portrait in a single sitting, starting with your very first stroke. Perfected by Sanden over three decades of painting and teaching, this 29-step method will help you create convincing, lively portraits every time.

Successful Portrait Painting by John Howard Sanden, Elizabeth Sanden – Hardcover: 144 pages; Watson-Guptill; Reissue edition (Feb 1986)

Reader review: This useful book may appear out of date but it's packed with information useful to any painter or photographer. For example, a head shot is compared in different lighting. An identical pose is framed and placed differently. The author even provides forms and professional practice advice that would be helpful to any new practitioner. The styles and dress of the pictures are dated, but the content never goes out of date.

John Howard Sanded Pro Mix Oil Paint Portrait Set Created by famous American portrait artist John Howard Sanden.

A collection of ten professional grade oil paints for portrait and figure painting. The colors included in this set will allow you to paint any skin tone. Set includes ten 37ml oil colors one full color instruction booklet and one mixing chart.

John Howard Sanden Professional Collection of 47 Brushes by Silver Brush

• 24 Grand Prix™ Filbert brushes (the finest white bristle, interlocked, flagged)
• 6 Silverstone™ Fan brushes (superb white bristle)
• 17 Renaissance™ brushes – 6 Bright, 6 Round, 5 Cats Tongue (pure red sable)

Item No.	Description	Quantity
1003 - 2	Grand Prix Bristle Filbert	4
1003 - 4	Grand Prix Bristle Filbert	4
1003 - 6	Grand Prix Bristle Filbert	4
1003 - 8	Grand Prix Bristle Filbert	4
1003 - 10	Grand Prix Bristle Filbert	4
1003 - 12	Grand Prix Bristle Filbert	4
1104 - 2	Silverstone Bristle Fan	2
1104 - 4	Silverstone Bristle Fan	2
1104 - 6	Silverstoner Bristle Fan	2
7100 - 6	Renaissance Sable Round	2
7100 - 8	Renaissance Sable Round	2
7100 - 12	Renaissance Sable Round	2
7102 - 2	Renaissance Sable Bright	2
7102 - 4	Renaissance Sable Bright	2
7102 - 6	Renaissance Sable Bright	2
7110 - 2	Renaissance Sable Cats Tongue	1
7110 - 4	Renaissance Sable Cats Tongue	1
7110 - 6	Renaissance Sable Cats Tongue	1
7110 - 8	Renaissance Sable Cats Tongue	1
7110 - 10	Renaissance Sable Cats Tongue	1
• John Howard Sanden information sheet • Silver Brush Limited brochures: “Tender Loving Care of Artist Brushes” and “Supplier of Finest Quality Artist Brushes”

John Howard Sanden Beginner Set of 9 Silver Brushes by Silver Brush

• 8 Superb white bristle Silverstone™ Filbert brushes
Item	Quant.
1103-2	2
1103-4	1
1103-6	2
1103-8	1
1103-10	1
1103-12	1
• 1 Pure Red Sable Renaissance™ Round Item 7100 - 10
• John Howard Sanden information sheet • Silver Brush Limited brochures: “Tender Loving Care of Artist Brushes” and “Supplier of Finest Quality Artist Brushes”

John Howard Sanden Starter Collection: Atelier Sable Set of 19 Brushes by Silver Brush

• 19 Renaissance™ brushes – 12 Bright, 2 Round, 5 Cats Tongue (pure red sable)

Item No.	Description	Quantity
7100 - 6	Renaissance Sable Round	1
7100 - 8	Renaissance Sable Round	1
7102 - 2	Renaissance Sable Bright	2
7102 - 4	Renaissance Sable Bright	2
7102 - 6	Renaissance Sable Bright	2
7102- 8	Renaissance Sable Bright	2
7102 - 10	Renaissance Sable Bright	2
7102 -18	Renaissance Sable Bright	1
7102 - 20	Renaissance Sable Bright	1
7110 - 2	Renaissance Sable Cats Tongue	1
7110 - 4	Renaissance Sable Cats Tongue	1
7110 - 6	Renaissance Sable Cats Tongue	1
7110 - 8	Renaissance Sable Cats Tongue	1
7110 - 10	Renaissance Sable Cats Tongue	1
• John Howard Sanden information sheet • Silver Brush Limited brochures: “Tender Loving Care of Artist Brushes” and “Supplier of Finest Quality Artist Brushes”

John Howard Sanden Student Collection of 20 Silver Brushes by Silver Brush

• Silverstone™ Series Premium White Bristle
Renaissance™ Series Pure Red Sable

Item No.	Shape	Quantity
1103 - 2	Silverstone Filbert	2
1103 - 4	Silverstone Filbert	2
1103 - 6	Silverstone Filbert	2
1103 - 8	Silverstone Filbert	2
1103 - 10	Silverstone Filbert	1
1103 - 12	Silverstone Filbert	1
1104 - 2	Silverstone Fan	1
1104 - 4	Silverstone Fan	1
1104 - 6	Silverstone Fan	1
7100 - 10	Renaissance Round	1
7102 - 2	Renaissance Bright	1
7102 - 4	Renaissance Bright	1
7102 - 6	Renaissance Bright	1
7110 - 2	Renaissance Cats Tongue	1
7110 - 4	Renaissance Cats Tongue	1
7110 - 6	Renaissance Cats Tongue	1
• John Howard Sanden information sheet • Silver Brush Limited brochures: “Tender Loving Care of Artist Brushes” and “Supplier of Finest Quality Artist Brushes”