Portraying the face is one of the most interesting yet probably most difficult tasks for an artist. Numerous factors have to be taken into consideration as the facial features vary from individual to individual & need to reflect their mood & personality. The book begins with an exploration of what makes a good portrait including picture construction composition & light & shade. It then goes on to teach the anatomy of the head from an artist's point of view with clear explanations & step-by-step exercises for drawing the mouth eyes nose ears & hair. The final sections of the book cover the use of different drawing materials including pencil graphite charcoal chalk pastels coloured pencils & watercolour pencils. This book is an ideal introduction to drawing portraits for artists of all abilities. Covers a broad range of drawing materials including pencil graphite charcoal chalk pastels coloured pencils & watercolour pencils.