The Artist's Complete Guide to Drawing the Head
The Artist's Complete Guide to Drawing the Head
- ISBN 13:
9780823003594
- ISBN 10:
0823003590
- Format: Paperback
- Copyright: 01/01/2004
- Publisher: PENGUIN
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Summary
In this innovative guide, master art instructor William Maughan demonstratesow to create a realistic human likeness by using the classic and highlyccurate modelling technique of chiaroscuro developed by Leonardo daVinciuring the High Renaissance.;Maughan first introduces readers to the basicsf this centuries-old technique, showing how to analyse form, light andhadow; use dark pencil, white pencil and toned paper to create full range ofalues; use the elements of design to enhance likeness; and capture aitter's gestures and proportions. He then demonstrates, step by step, how toraw each facial feature, develop visual awareness and render the head inolour with soft pastels.