With Drawing: Faces, learn to draw detailed, realistic human faces in graphite pencil from basic shapes. Successfully
drawing the human face is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, artistic experiences. With a wealth of detailed step-by-step projects to both re-create and admire, this 10.25 × 13.75-inch book teaches the basics of drawing human facial features with graphite pencil. In addition to the
step-by-step drawing projects, Faces includes information on choosing art materials, building with basic shapes, placing proportionate features, defining facial expression, and shading to develop form and realism. Discover how to render a variety of faces with
simple instructions and tips on how to adapt your drawings for varied angles and emotions.
Acclaimed artist Walter T. Foster shares his personal methods for rendering the human face in all its expressiveness as he introduces
tips and techniques for approaching babies, children, teenagers, and adults of all ages. Easy-to-follow demonstrations and helpful techniques for drawing correct head and
facial proportions, eyes, noses, lips, and ears make this book a necessary addition to every artist's library of drawing references.
Designed for beginners, the
How to Draw & Paint series offers easy-to-follow guides
that introduce artists to basic tools and materials and include simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist.
Drawing: Faces allows artists to develop drawing skills by demonstrating how to start with
basic shapes and use pencil and shading techniques to create varied textures, values, and details for a realistic, completed portrait drawing.
Drawing faces can be a challenge, but with this step-by-step guide, you'll be rendering
realistic portraits in no time.