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

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With Drawing: Faces & Expressions, learn to draw detailed, realistic human faces in graphite pencil from basic shapes.

Perfect for beginning artists, Faces & Expressions offers a comprehensive introduction on how to draw faces and expressions—the most important aspects of an individual. First, learn everything about the tools and materials you need to get started, including selecting the right pencils, papers, and erasers for their work. Then discover tips for drawing and shading techniques, such as how to achieve volume, suggest depth, and render various hair and skin textures. With some knowledge of pencil drawing basics, begin mastering the art of drawing the human face through a series of helpful examples and easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects. Projects include a child portrait, an adult portrait, a senior portrait, and others that feature different techniques for capturing expressions and rendering features, including eyes, mouths, noses, and hands.

Featuring the stunning artwork of gifted artist Diane Cardaci, this 10.25 × 13.75–inch book features artwork designed to inspire a classical approach to rendering faces in graphite pencil. With its wide-ranging instruction, plethora of artist tips, and beautiful artwork, Faces & Expressions is the perfect resource for any beginning portrait artist.

Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers easy-to-follow guides that introduce artists to basic tools and materials and include simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Drawing: Faces & Expressions allows artists to develop drawing skills by demonstrating how to start with basic shapes and use pencil and shading techniques to create varied textures, values, and details for a realistic, completed portrait drawing.

From the Publisher

Walter Foster Art Books

How to Draw & Paint

The titles in this classic series contain progressive visual demonstrations, expert advice, and simple written explanations that assist novice artists through the next stages of learning. In this series, professional artists walk the reader through the artistic process step by step, from preparation and preliminary sketches to special techniques and final details. Organized into categories of instruction, these books provide an introduction to an array of media and subjects.

Artist’s Library

These titles offer both beginning and advanced artists the opportunity to expand their creativity, conquer technical obstacles, and explore new media. Written and illustrated by professional artists, the books in this series are ideal for anyone aspiring to reach a new level of expertise. They serve as useful tools that artists of all skill levels can refer to again and again.

Drawing Made Easy, Acrylic Made Easy & Watercolor Made Easy

Every artist should have the opportunity to experience the joy of learning without having to deal with intimidating, complicated lessons. The books in these series simplify even the most complex concepts, making it easy for the beginner to gain an in-depth understanding of pencil, acrylic, or watercolor.

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Faces & Expressions

In this era of digital cameras, why would an artist spend hours drawing the human face when it only takes a second to “point and shoot”? Think about a time you’ve photographed a loved one but felt the photo didn’t resemble the person at all. It isn’t the camera that’s to blame; it simply caught an expression uncharacteristic of the model. As artists we use intuition and skill to create images that capture not only the likeness but also the depth of an individual’s personality. In this book I’ll share some of the skills that have helped me most. Remember: Taking extra time to think about a subject’s unique character provides the inspiration needed to create a true and expressive drawing. So let’s pick up our pencils and get to work!

—Diane Cardaci

Learn how to convey personality through your subject’s pose and expression.

Develop the features of the face with correct placement and proportion.

Define your drawing with shading techniques based on your knowledge of the underlying forms.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Walter Foster Publishing; Revised edition (March 3, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1633228525
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1633228528
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.2 x 0.35 x 13.75 inches