Every artist dreams of drawing people with the skill of an Old Master. With this beautifully illustrated book, award winning professional artist, Joy Thomas reveals classical drawing secrets & takes you, step-by-step, through the different stages of portrait drawing, teaching foolproof composition skills for a structured beginning.
Easy to read
- & wonderful to look at
- each page is filled with practical advice, demonstrating the techniques you need to improve your confidence & enable you to create a realistic likeness.
Covering:
Composition. Proportion. Systems for measurement. Negative space. Contour drawing. Massing techniques that establish form with a minimal use of line. Natural poses. Working with colour
- & much more!
While this uniquely inspirational book is a 'must have' for portrait painters, it contains a wealth of valuable information for all artists of all genres.
Northlight
- Hardback
- 144 Pages
- Part Colour
Author: Joy Thomas
ISBN: 9781581807127