Head Sketch -- Techniques and Anatomy

Author: Louise Gordon
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Louise Gordon's book is ideal for painters, sculptors, and illustrators. It concisely introduces the essential techniques for successful head sketches. Through step-by-step guidance and over 100 illustrations, she explains how to:
Draw realistic features;
Create the texture of skin and hair;
Capture specific expressions;
Use different tools, such as pastels, charcoal, and pens.
From wide-eyed, innocent children to weathered, wise elders, the book reveals how to depict everything. It is rich in anatomical knowledge, helping experienced artists to better understand and grasp the overall structure of the face and its application.