Lessons in Masterful Portrait Drawing

Lessons in Masterful Portrait Drawing
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 146
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ISBN-10 : 9781440349768
ISBN-13 : 1440349762
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Lessons in Masterful Portrait Drawing by : Mau-Kun Yim

Draw the best portraits with form and spirit. Drawing techniques from a master! Mau-Kun Yim learned to draw as the Old Masters did and believes that to render the essence of life in portrait drawing, one must continue to pursue the old ways. This philosophy and methodology relies on a holistic approach to observation, analysis and critical-thinking honed through time and patience. • Start with a solid foundation - Classical bust drawing is a must. These lessons aid in constructing volume in your drawing and introduce concepts of structure. • Move on to sketching - The best way to train your observation skills. Anatomy, value and state of mind are the focus of these lessons. • 12 step-by-step tutorials put it all together - Form and spirit combine along with more clearly defined details to bring life and dimension to your portraits. • An extensive gallery of beautifully and classically executed portraits, figures, sketches and busts serves as inspiration.

Drawing the Head for Artists

Drawing the Head for Artists
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Publisher : Quarry Books
Total Pages : 163
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ISBN-10 : 9781631596933
ISBN-13 : 1631596934
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis Drawing the Head for Artists by : Oliver Sin

Drawing the Head for Artists is the definitive modern guide to drawing the human head and portrait, featuring the classic mediums and methods of the Old Masters. Written by celebrated portrait artist and veteran studio instructor Oliver Sin, this richly informative and beautifully illustrated volume leads readers step-by-step through his method, from establishing a point of view to applying the timeless principles for creating an accurate and expressive likeness. Among the topics covered: Essential Materials & Techniques:Learn about necessary supplies and basic drawing techniques, including hatching, various stroke styles, and blending. Applying the Essentials: Explore how the concepts of sight-sizing, value, negative space/shapes, and plane changes factor into a portrait’s underlying structure. Techniques for Creating Depth & Dimension:Investigate how contrasting shapes, overlapping forms, and linear and atmospheric perspective are used to enhance depth. Creating the Illusion of Three Dimensions: Examine how edges—contours as well as changes in value—are used to convey three-dimensional form. Brimming with striking images that document all the phases and details of the author’s process, Drawing the Head for Artists inspires and informs all artists, from aspiring to accomplished, on how to successfully portray the physical subtleties and emotional eloquence of the human face. The For Artists series expertly guides and instructs artists at all skill levels who want to develop their classical drawing and painting skills and create realistic and representational art.

The Artist's Complete Guide to Drawing the Head

The Artist's Complete Guide to Drawing the Head
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Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Total Pages : 448
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780770434731
ISBN-13 : 0770434738
Rating : 4/5 (31 Downloads)

Synopsis The Artist's Complete Guide to Drawing the Head by : William Maughan

In this innovative guide, master art instructor William Maughan demonstrates how to create a realistic human likeness by using the classic and highly accurate modeling technique of chiaroscuro (Italian for “light and dark”) developed by Leonardo da Vinci during the High Renaissance. Maughan first introduces readers to the basics of this centuries-old technique, showing how to analyze form, light, and shadow; use dark pencil, white pencil, and toned paper to create a full range of values; use the elements of design to enhance a likeness; and capture a sitter’s gestures and proportions. He then demonstrates, step by step, how to draw each facial feature, develop visual awareness, and render the head in color with soft pastels.

Lessons on Figure Drawing

Lessons on Figure Drawing
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 130
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ISBN-10 : 9780486149868
ISBN-13 : 0486149862
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Lessons on Figure Drawing by : J Leonard Watson

Drawing the human form requires a complete vocabulary of skills and techniques. In this concise guide to figure drawing, Watson teaches readers, step by step, everything they need to know to master these valuable methods. Separated into two distinct sections, "Elements of Figure Drawing" and "Drawing From the Figure," readers are treated to nearly eighty drawings, paintings, and photographs that build foundational skills and help analyze anatomy, perspective, light, shade, and composition. From the basics of posing a model and choosing the proper materials, to the importance of measurement, action, median lines, foreshortening, and more, here is an essential treasury of artistic learning and expertise.

Painting Portraits

Painting Portraits
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Publisher : Crowood
Total Pages : 261
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ISBN-10 : 9781847975041
ISBN-13 : 1847975046
Rating : 4/5 (41 Downloads)

Synopsis Painting Portraits by : Anthony Connolly

Portrait painting is inherently difficult and requires a unique understanding of and sensitivity to the sitter. This practical book considers the historical context of portrait painting and its contemporary practice. Written by a professional portrait painter, it describes the intricacies of making a portrait not just for the technically minded but also for those who are interested in a painter's perspective on the role and importance of portraiture.Step-by-step demonstrations of portraits and self-portraits.Techniques that use colour to introduce subtleties and presence.Advice on catching a likeness and overcoming difficulties.Discussion about the significance of copying and photography.Insights into the artistic process of the portrait painter.Work of contemporary and distinguished painters.'What fascinates me most, much much more than anything else in painting, is the portrait, the modern portrait.' Vincent van Gogh. A practical guide that considers the historical context of portrait painting and its contemporary practice.Aimed at beginners and more experienced; untutored groups and individual artists of portrait painters.Gives step-by-step demonstrations of portraits and self-portraits.Covers use of colour to introduce subtleties and presence.Superbly illustrated with 180 colour illustrations.Anthony Connolly is a professional portrait painter and won the prestigious Prince of Wales Award for Portrait Drawing in 2004.

Dynamic Symmetry

Dynamic Symmetry
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Publisher : Tavis Leaf Glover
Total Pages : 510
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ISBN-10 : 9781733761222
ISBN-13 : 1733761225
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Dynamic Symmetry by : Tavis Leaf Glover

Serious visual artists can now easily understand and apply the secret geometry that masters used to create remarkable art. Superior mathematical skills aren’t required because there are hundreds of excellent step-by-step diagrams to explain everything with simplicity. Learn how the ancient and modern masters used dynamic symmetry to promote unity, movement, rhythm, and strength. These qualities, along with many others, allowed their art to have visual clarity, impact, and stand the test of time. This is an essential book for painters, photographers, sculptors, and cinematographers that hold composition and design with a high priority. For far too long, artists have been stuck with the basic tools of artistic composition, like the rule of thirds and leading lines. Unfortunately, we’re incapable of reaching the master level if all we know are the basics. Powerful tools like dynamic symmetry and other composition techniques have been kept a secret from all of us. It’s time to learn of them, push past any plateau that stands in our way, and finally unlock our true potential!

Drawing Realistic Pencil Portraits Step by Step

Drawing Realistic Pencil Portraits Step by Step
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 129
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781440354618
ISBN-13 : 1440354618
Rating : 4/5 (18 Downloads)

Synopsis Drawing Realistic Pencil Portraits Step by Step by : Justin Maas

"As long as humans have been alive, we have drawn." ~Justin Maas Drawing is the most essential of all visual arts. Everyone, from sculptors to painters, draws in one form or another. It is also the simplest and most affordable form of artistic expression. All you need is a pencil and paper to make something magical. But to create a successful portrait, one must understand how to capture a person’s likeness--their spirit--and portray it in graphite. In Drawing Realistic Pencil Portraits, artist and teacher Justin Maas provides a step-by-step guide for both novice and experience portraitists looking to enhance their skillsets. His tried-and-true techniques for mastering the basics and accurately rendering proportion, placement and nuance when drawing the head and face will help you add energy and life to your drawings and create recognizable and moving portraits. In this book: • Lessons in drawing basics, including value, line, shadow, light and anatomy • How to work from both reference photographs and live models, plus tips for selecting your subjects • Step-by-step demos to create crucial features, such as eyes, ears, and hair • Methods for building successful portraits, including the grid method, the tracing method and the author's own Maas method • 15 detailed step-by-step portrait-drawing demos with subjects of different ages, genders and ethnicities • A gallery of additional portrait examples in both black-and-white and full color

Painting Expressive Pastel Portraits

Painting Expressive Pastel Portraits
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Publisher : Northlight
Total Pages : 140
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ISBN-10 : PSU:000043630608
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis Painting Expressive Pastel Portraits by : Paul Leveille

Techniques for creating life-like portraiture with pastels. Contains eight step by step demonstrations which feature a variety of ages, complexions and expressions. Teaches how to build form and realistic features, the types of marks and textures produced by different papers, and palettes for creating an array of skin tones and hair colourings.

Drawing: The Figure

Drawing: The Figure
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Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1600582052
ISBN-13 : 9781600582059
Rating : 4/5 (52 Downloads)

Synopsis Drawing: The Figure by : Nathan Rohlander

This guide makes it easy for aspiring artists to learn the classical approach to drawing the figure. Beginning with a study of human anatomy, accomplished artist and instructor Nathan Rohlander guides readers through proportion, gesture drawing, posing the model, laying in proportions, building up values, adding details, and more. Step-by-step projects allow readers to practice as they learn. The book also features a section on troubleshooting and a number of famous works for extra encouragement and inspiration.

How to Draw Portraits in Charcoal

How to Draw Portraits in Charcoal
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 180
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ISBN-10 : 1624650317
ISBN-13 : 9781624650314
Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis How to Draw Portraits in Charcoal by : Nathan Fowkes

Whether you're an aspiring artist or new to the medium, seasoned instructor and accomplished artist Nathan Fowkes makes drawing portraits in charcoal not only accessible, but also a real pleasure! From stocking the best supplies to using them effectively, and composing a portrait while avoiding common mistakes, How to Draw Portraits in Charcoal by Nathan Fowkes will place you firmly on the path to producing the charcoal portraits you've dreamed of creating. His easy-to-follow tips, in-depth tutorials, and valuable exercises make this guide your first step toward building an understanding and appreciation for every face you draw. This handy book will equip you with the skills to capture them in beautiful charcoal fashion.