The following tutorial chapters are specific for different subjects (mostly faces) and include specific anatomy: eyes, noses, etc, leading to some full studies (aging beauty, at ease, deep in thought, all smiles). The intro is followed by a group of non-specific tutorials on graphite techniques, shading, light, shapes and perspective. The titles in this series are all formatted in a similar manner and this one is no exception.Ī short general introduction (10%) covers tools and materials including pencils, paper, blending tools, etc. This appears to be a reformat and re-release of material first released in 2015 with the same title by the same author. Due out 3rd March 2020 from Quarto on their Walter Foster imprint, it's 40 pages and available in paperback format. Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.ĭrawing: Faces & Expressions is a book in the Learn to Draw Step by Step series. I do not believe this is good for beginners because it's so brief that it cannot teach them anything. And all look very much the same with minor differences. And then it closely shows how to draw different "faces" or whatever to call it. Those drawing are so bad that I have no idea why they are used to show anything at all! It features sadness, laughter, rage, fear, disgust and surprise, but it only includes a short description like "with this emotion, the eyes are enlarged etc.". If this book were dedicated to only one of those, I would give it a better rating, but like this, I cannot.Įspecially page 16, which shows different expressions meaning six is very bad. Mainly because there is not enough space for anything and this is trying to explain drawing not only faces but also different expressions. I believe this is one of the shortest I've read, which is rather disappointing. This definitely goes to the bottom of these books. I already read several books from this edition most were a great hit with me others not so much. ***Advance Review Copy generously provided through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*** Drawing: Faces & Expressions 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. With its wide-ranging instruction, plethora of artist tips, and beautiful artwork, Faces & Expressions is the perfect resource for any beginning portrait artist.ĭesigned 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. Projects include a child portrait, an adult portrait, a senior portrait, and others that feature different techniques for capturing expressions and rendering features, including eyes, mouths, noses, and hands.įeaturing the stunning artwork of gifted artist Diane Cardaci, this title features artwork designed to inspire a classical approach to rendering faces in graphite pencil. With some knowledge of pencil drawing basics, begin mastering the art of drawing the human face through a series of helpful examples and easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects. Then discover tips for drawing and shading techniques, such as how to achieve volume, suggest depth, and render various hair and skin textures. First, learn everything about the tools and materials you need to get started, including selecting the right pencils, papers, and erasers for their work. Perfect for beginning artists, Faces & Expressions offers a comprehensive introduction on how to draw faces and expressions-the most important aspects of an individual. With Drawing: Faces & Expressions, learn to draw detailed, realistic human faces in graphite pencil from basic shapes.
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