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The Artist's Complete Guide to Drawing the Head

9780823003594

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.

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