Breathe life into your portraiture with this inclusive guide to drawing the full range of human emotions, from fear to rage, grief to joy.
An accurate depiction of a subject or character’s facial expression is the key to conveying their individuality as well as authentic emotion or mood. Written and illustrated by Oliver Sin, celebrated portrait artist, veteran instructor, and author of
Drawing the Head for Artists
,
Facial Expressions for Artists
:
Shows how the skull and facial musculature translate into the planes of the face
Covers subtle emotions like anxiety and irritation as well as unrestrained ones like exuberance and despair
Features models of all ages and a variety of facial types and ethnic and racial backgrounds
Whatever your skill level, and whether you’re drawing or painting an individual’s portrait or developing a character-driven story,
will inspire and inform you on how to successfully portray authentically expressive and distinctive emotions in your drawings.
The
For Artists series
expertly guides and instructs artists at all skill levels who want to develop their classical drawing and painting skills and create realistic and representational art.
Also available from the series:
Drawing
the Head for Artists
Essential Human Anatomy for Artists
Figure Drawing for Artists
Life Drawing for Artists
Drawing and Painting Botanicals for Artists
Dynamic Still Life for Artists
Landscape Painter’s Workbook
Plein Air Techniques for Artists
, and
Sketching Techniques for Artists
.