Maughan, William
The Artist's Complete Guide to Drawing the Head
- ISBN 13:
- 9780823003594
- author:
- Maughan, William
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 21.8 x 1 x 27.9 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Art techniques & materials
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Drawing the Head with Chiaroscuro: A Step-by-Step Guide Master art instructor William Maughan presents a comprehensive guide to creating realistic human likenesses using the chiaroscuro technique. This innovative approach, developed by Leonardo da Vinci, combines light and dark to capture the subtleties of form, light, and shadow. Through a combination of analysis, demonstration, and practice, Maughan shows how to apply the elements of design to enhance a likeness, capture a sitter's gestures and proportions, and render the head in color with soft pastels. This book is ideal for artists seeking to improve their skills in drawing the human head. With clear step-by-step instructions, Maughan provides a thorough understanding of this centuries-old technique, making it accessible to artists of all levels.
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