Sin, Oliver
Drawing the Head for Artists: Techniques for Mastering Expressive Portraiture
- ISBN 13:
- 9781631596926
- author:
- Sin, Oliver
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Quarry Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.60(d)
- Genre:
- Paintings
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Drawing the Head for Artists is a comprehensive guide to drawing the human head and portrait, featuring the techniques of the Old Masters. Written by celebrated portrait artist Oliver Sin, this book leads readers step-by-step through his method, from establishing a point of view to applying timeless principles for creating an accurate and expressive likeness. The book covers essential materials and techniques, including hatching, various stroke styles, and blending, as well as how to apply sight-sizing, value, negative space, and plane changes to create a portrait's underlying structure. It also explores how to create depth and dimension using contrasting shapes, overlapping forms, and linear and atmospheric perspective. With its striking images documenting the author's process, Drawing the Head for Artists is a valuable resource for artists of all levels, providing insights into the physical subtleties and emotional eloquence of the human face.
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