Description
Book SynopsisWith Drawing: Faces & Expressions, learn to draw detailed, realistic human faces in graphite pencil from basic shapes. Perfect for beginning artists,
Faces & Expressions offers a
comprehensive introduction on how to draw faces and expressions—the most important aspects of an individual. First, learn everything about the
tools and materials you need to get started, including selecting the right pencils, papers, and erasers for their work. Then discover tips for
drawing and shading techniques, such as how to achieve volume, suggest depth, and render various hair and skin textures. With some knowledge of pencil drawing basics, begin mastering the art of drawing the human face through a series of helpful examples and easy-to-follow,
step-by-step projects. Projects include a child portrait, an adult portrait, a senior portrait, and others that feature different techniques for capturing expressions and rendering features, including eyes, mouths, noses, and hands.
Featuring the stunning artwork of gifted artist Diane Cardaci, this 10.25 × 13.75–inch book features artwork designed to inspire a classical approach to rendering faces in
graphite pencil. With its wide-ranging instruction, plethora of artist tips, and beautiful artwork,
Faces & Expressions is the
perfect resource for any beginning portrait artist.
Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers
easy-to-follow guides that introduce artists to basic tools and materials and include simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist.
Drawing: Faces & Expressions allows artists to develop drawing skills by demonstrating how to start with
basic shapes and use pencil and shading techniques to create varied textures, values, and details for a realistic, completed portrait drawing.
Table of ContentsTools & Materials
Drawing Process
Pencil Techniques
Shading Techniques
Facial Proportions
Expressions
Shading the Face
Facial Features
Hair
Accessories
All Smiles
Deep in Thought
At Ease
Aging Beauty
