Subject covered: Portrait drawing in different dry mediums. Explained by showingascending steps of drawing & shading. More than 20 styles of drawing portrait, use ofdrawing crayon, graded pencil, charcoal, pastel, sketch pen, microtip pen, crowquill,stumping powder, dry brush work, colour pencils, etc.Useful for advanced study & hobby drawing.Recommended by Director of Art, Government of Maharashtra.Highly appreciated all over India.

Subject Covered: The human figure is a three dimensional structure of solid blocks havingweight and to draw it convincingly you must learn how to create an illusion of solid form ona two dimensional sheet of paper.The topics in this book are arranged conveniently in step by step sequential chapters, whichwill show you how to capture the spirit and evolution of the figure. This will streamline yourthoughts and result in capturing the essence of the figure in the shortest time. The approachof this book is based on teachings of the great masters of this subject which resulted in figuredrawings of unforgettable strength and beauty.This book explains all the necessary guidelines towards the proper study of the human figure.Whether you want to learn figure drawing as a hobby or make a career out of it, the simpleinstructions in this book will help you in achieving that goal.Remember the key to successful drawing of the human figure is to practise one concept at a time.

Open this book as an absolute beginner, and come away as a proud portrait artist. Mark and Mary Willenbrink's Absolute Beginner books have helped thousands of novices tap into their inner artists. In this book, Mark and Mary help the beginning artist take on portraits, showing that absolutely anyone can draw faces. Their encouraging, easy-to-follow instruction style makes learning fun—you'll be amazed by how quickly you achieve impressive results. Drawing Portraits for the Absolute Beginner covers everything from warming up with sketches, and capturing facial expressions, to framing your finished work. Page by page, you'll build the skills and confidence you need to draw lifelike portraits of your friends and family. What's Inside: • A simple two-stage approach to drawing portraits: sketch a likeness, then build up values to bring it to life • Step-by-step instruction for drawing eyes, noses, mouths, hairstyles, hands, glasses and other tricky elements • 13 complete demonstrations featuring a range of ages and ethnicities • Tips for evoking more personality in your portraits by using props, costumes and accessories

Featuring artwork from a wide range of contributors, this resource explores creative self-portraits through fun and easy exercises and essays that instruct and inspire artists working in all media. Examples of collage, fiber arts, and mixed-media artwork offer visual inspiration while essays throughout the book act as a guide to personal and artistic self-discovery. Step-by-step techniques and creative prompts are used to direct artists through different approaches to creating self-portraits while exercises utilizing collage, drawing, photography, and stitching will jump-start the creative process and get ideas flowing on paper and fabric, encouraging artists to express themselves in new ways.

Draw the people and faces around you—a guide to portrait drawing for kids 9 to 12 Anyone can take a picture—but drawing a person with recognizable likeness takes practice. Portrait drawing offers a completely unique interpretation of your subject, and Portrait Drawing for Kids gives budding artists the skill set they need to draw pictures of themselves, their family, and friends. Broken down into simple, step-by-step instructions, this book will teach you every aspect of portraiture, from features of the face, to capturing emotions, to techniques like shading and highlighting. This drawing for kids book will help you take your artistic talents to the next level—beginning with a sharpened pencil. Portrait Drawing for Kids includes: Selfie know-how—Not only will you learn to create pictures of other people, but you'll also learn the art of self-portraits. Inspirational activities—Each lesson offers separate drawing for kids exercises to inspire you to establish your abilities on your own. A painter's toolbox—Get introductions to your full range of art instruments—from sketch pads to colored pencils—as well as terms of the trade like contour, midtones, exposure, and more. Interested in a drawing for kids book but not sure where to start? Portrait Drawing for Kids is the ideal guide to how to draw people for kids 9-12

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to paint portraits in watercolor, including information about tools and materials.

This book demonstrates simple techniques for rendering the textures of everyday objects, such as metal, wood, plastic, hair, fur, feathers, and more.