Portrait Drawing: Basic Art Step-by-Step Training Textbook

Author: Chen Huaxin
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Publish Date: 1999-12-01
Features: Sketch training, which the author often calls "labor," has two reasons: First, learning sketching is an intellectual labor of observation, analysis, and understanding. Only by expanding the width of intellectual labor can one effectively grasp the essence of sketch training and correctly understand its significance for personal artistic development. Second, learning sketching is also a physical labor of hands-on practice. Only by continuously deepening practical activities can one fully experience the feelings at each stage, accumulate rich emotional experiences, and make technical expression more fundamentally meaningful. These two types of "labor" are inseparable and directly affect learners' mastery of sketching knowledge. Based on the author's teaching and learning experiences in painting, this book focuses on systematically explaining the visual and rules of shapes in spatial changes and the thinking activities required to address specific problems encountered during their application, with detailed illustrations. The overall feeling is that the three key elements—holistic observation awareness, quantitative practical processes, and active application of rules—are the guiding principles for sketch training. Therefore, when compiling this book, every effort was made to reflect this spirit, aiming to inspire young enthusiasts and help them benefit from it.