{"product_id":"pocket-art-portrait-drawing-the-quick-guide-to-mastering-technique-and-style-9781631594694","title":"Pocket Art: Portrait Drawing: The Quick Guide to","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis debut book in the Pocket Art series is packed with expert technical guidance on drawing realistic portraits in pencil and stunning, inspirational examples.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e London-based artist Joanna Henly (a.k.a. Miss Led) guides you through \u003cb\u003eevery aspect of pencil portraiture\u003c\/b\u003e with a lively, graphic approach to instruction—demystifying the complexities of the human face with \u003cb\u003estep-by-step illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eexpert tips\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Get started with a quick overview of how to set up your work space, how to hold a pencil, and tips on mark making. A section on understanding the face begins with a look at its \u003cb\u003eunderlying structure \u003c\/b\u003e(the skull and muscles) and includes guidance on \u003cb\u003ecapturing facial relationships from different angles\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Then learn to accurately draw each individual feature—\u003cb\u003eeyes\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eears\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003enose\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003emouth\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eskin tones\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ehair\u003c\/b\u003e—with illustrations of their \u003cb\u003eanatomy \u003c\/b\u003eand examples of their differing shapes. You’ll also find tips on rendering the\u003cb\u003e facial expressions\u003c\/b\u003e of your subjects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The exercises demonstrate and reinforce the skills as you go, while the \u003cb\u003eincredible artwork inspires and motivates\u003c\/b\u003e. With its \u003cb\u003ecompact size\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003esturdy flexi binding\u003c\/b\u003e, you can carry this invaluable resource everywhere you go—in your backpack, bag, or pocket.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fun, and graphic approach to drawing portraits. The book is not only eye candy, but it will keep you engaged as you learn to draw and master portraiture techniques.  -- LeVar Thomas * stupidDOPE *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePocket Art: Portraits \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e What’s great about drawing.\u003cbr\u003e -  Carrying a sketchbook and drawing tools\u003cbr\u003e -  Magic of capturing those moments\u003cbr\u003e -  Seeing inspiration everywhere\u003cbr\u003e Can add a reference to the other figure drawing book here as a great companion :)\u003cbr\u003e  Part One\u003cbr\u003e Understanding the face : Basic face structure \u0026amp; breaking down the different face shapes\u003cbr\u003e -  different face shapes (round, oblong, square etc) maybe?\u003cbr\u003e -  relationships and proportions (between the eyes and the ears, nose to mouth, etc)\u003cbr\u003e -  The curved nature of the face (looking at different angles, with above rules in place)\u003cbr\u003e  Each of the following will fill a page\u003cbr\u003e The Eye The Nose The Mouth The Ears Hair\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Part Two\u003cbr\u003e Expressions \u0026amp; Character\u003cbr\u003e -  How to capture a moment ( a smile, a tilt of a head) that is momentary. That brings character and life into your portrait\u003cbr\u003e -  How to read a portrait and create the right mood and setting\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Part Three\u003cbr\u003e Drawing from imagination\u003cbr\u003e -  Adding a narrative to your portrait\u003cbr\u003e Introducing supporting characters and text  Part Four\u003cbr\u003e Working from photographs \u0026amp; working with a model\u003cbr\u003e -  How to chose photographs to use as reference\u003cbr\u003e -  What to add as artistic license\u003cbr\u003e -  Sometimes its not about what you add, it’s what you take away\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Part Five\u003cbr\u003e Choosing Materials\u003cbr\u003e -  Adding movement and drama with watercolour\u003cbr\u003e -  Keep your lines crisp and tight with pencil and pen\u003cbr\u003e -  Create vivid masterpieces with mixed media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGallery of works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48867847766359,"sku":"9781631594694","price":11.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781631594694.jpg?v=1722285251","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/pocket-art-portrait-drawing-the-quick-guide-to-mastering-technique-and-style-9781631594694","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}