Drawing the Head for Artistsis 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 readersstep-by-stepthrough his method, fromestablishing a point of viewto applying the timeless principles forcreating 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 portraitβs 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 edgesβcontours as well as changes in valueβare used to convey three-dimensional form.
Brimming with striking images that document all the phases and details of the authorβs 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.