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Drawing the head for artists: techniques for mastering expressive portraiture
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Beverly, MA : Quarry Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2019.
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Book
Physical Desc:
159 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Status:
Edgewater Library - Nonfiction
743.42 S
Glen Burnie Library - Nonfiction
743.42 S
Severna Park Library - Nonfiction
743.42 S
Description

Drawing the Head for Artists is 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 readers step-by-step through his method, from establishing a point of view to applying the timeless principles for creating 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 portrait's 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 edges--contours as well as changes in value--are used to convey three-dimensional form. Brimming with striking images that document all the phases and details of the author's 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.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781631596926, 1631596926

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Includes index.
Description
Drawing the Head for Artists is 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 readers step-by-step through his method, from establishing a point of view to applying the timeless principles for creating 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 portrait's 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 edges--contours as well as changes in value--are used to convey three-dimensional form. Brimming with striking images that document all the phases and details of the author's 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.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Sin, O. (2019). Drawing the head for artists: techniques for mastering expressive portraiture. Beverly, MA, Quarry Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Sin, Oliver. 2019. Drawing the Head for Artists: Techniques for Mastering Expressive Portraiture. Beverly, MA, Quarry Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Sin, Oliver, Drawing the Head for Artists: Techniques for Mastering Expressive Portraiture. Beverly, MA, Quarry Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2019.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Sin, Oliver. Drawing the Head for Artists: Techniques for Mastering Expressive Portraiture. Beverly, MA, Quarry Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2019.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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