Drawing: Faces & Features: Learn to draw step by step (How to Draw & Paint)

Drawing: Faces & Features: Learn to draw step by step (How to Draw & Paint)

<DIV><B>Learn to create detailed, realistic portraits in graphite pencil from basic shapes.</B><BR /><BR /> Successfully drawing the human face is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, artistic experiences. <I>Faces & Features </I>shows you how to <B>capture the unique characteristics of the human face in graphite pencil</B>, with tips on choosing materials, building with basic shapes, placing proportionate features, defining facial expression, and shading to develop form and realism. With a wealth of detailed step-by-step projects to both re-create and admire, Debra Kauffman Yaun teaches artists how to develop a portrait drawing to its fullest. She shares her personal methods for rendering the human face in all its expressiveness as she introduces <B>tips and techniques for approaching</B><B>babies</B>, <B>children</B>, <B>teenagers</B>, and <B>adults of all ages</B>.<BR />  <BR /> This book includes<B> in-depth information on specific facial features </B>as well as detailed, step-by-step exercises that explore ways to develop complete portraits. And the wealth of beautiful, inspiring examples ensure that <I>Faces & Features</I> will be a welcome addition to any artist’s drawing reference library. Drawing faces can be a challenge, but with this step-by-step guide, you’ll be rendering realistic portraits in no time.<BR />  <BR /> Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that <B>introduces artists to basic tools and materials </B>and includes <B>simple step-by-step lessons </B>for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist.<I> Faces & Features</I> allows artists to develop their drawing skills, demonstrating how to start with basic shapes and use pencil and shading techniques to create varied textures, values, and details for a realistic, completed drawing.</DIV>