Portrait Drawing A Step-By-Step Art Instruction Book

Simple, straightforward text and clear illustrations let artists master basics fast Step-by-step illustrations show exactly how to create portraits Elegantly redesigned for the 25th anniversary of a classic! A classic of simplicity!Portrait Drawinghas guided and inspired a generation of artists to create beautiful, realistic portraits. In just eighty pages, authorWendon Blakecovers all the basics, from papers and pencils to drawing eyes, nose, mouth, ears, and head from every angle. Drawings by artistJohn Lawnillustrate each point clearly, making it easy to master the basics and move on to conveying expression and emotion. Ten "demonstrations" show exactly how to put everything together for portraits that are more than the sum of their parts. Easy to understand, easy to use, this 25th Anniversary edition ofPortrait Drawing, newly updated for today's artists, shows the quick, rewarding way to master the fundamentals of a favorite genre.

Wendon Blake is the author of many popular instructional books on painting and drawing. He lives in upstate New York.