Learn to create detailed, realistic portraits in graphite pencil from basic shapes.
Successfully drawing the human face is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, artistic experiences.
Faces & Features
shows you how to
capture the unique characteristics of the human face in graphite pencil
, with tips on choosing materials, building with basic shapes, placing proportionate features, defining facial expression, and shading to develop form and realism. With a wealth of detailed step-by-step projects to both re-create and admire, Debra Kauffman Yaun teaches artists how to develop a portrait drawing to its fullest. She shares her personal methods for rendering the human face in all its expressiveness as she introduces
tips and techniques for approaching
babies
,
children
teenagers
, and
adults of all ages
.   This book includes
in-depth information on specific facial features
as well as detailed, step-by-step exercises that explore ways to develop complete portraits. And the wealth of beautiful, inspiring examples ensure that
will be a welcome addition to any artist’s drawing reference library. Drawing faces can be a challenge, but with this step-by-step guide, you’ll be rendering realistic portraits in no time.   The
How to Draw & Paint series
offers an easy-to-follow guide that
introduces artists to basic tools and materials
and includes
simple step-by-step lessons
for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist.
allows artists to develop their drawing skills, demonstrating how to start with basic shapes and use pencil and shading techniques to create varied textures, values, and details for a realistic, completed drawing.