{"product_id":"drawing-portraits-fundamentals-a-portrait-artist-org-book-how-to-draw-people","title":"Drawing Portraits Fundamentals: A Portrait-Artist.org Book (How to Draw People)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a full-length 275-page book (print version) with approximately 200 original illustrations and lots of how-to and step-by-step tutorials, thorough explanations of beginner as well more advanced drawing concepts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to draw portraits! Don't worry about \"talent\"! It's not necessary. Many people who didn't think they were \"artists\" have discovered they have the ability to draw portraits. You can learn too! It's a matter of education and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this book is inspired by the tutorial site portrait-artist.org, a lot of the content is new and was created specifically for the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the second edition of this book, and the first time it's been available in eBook format!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics in the book include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBeginning drawing, getting started, learning the grid, learning pencil techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nOverview of the head.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDrawing the profile.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFeatures of the head.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFacial \"landmarks,\" anatomy, and proportions of the figure, an overview.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nStep-by-step portraits\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWorking in a tighter (more detailed) technique, tips and techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nShading explained: Understand values and how to make your art look more realistic\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMaking up your own faces from your imagination: Exercises and techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\"Don't Do That!\" Common beginner mistakes that are easy to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAdvice for new artists: Taking the right attitude, dealing with discouragement, feelings of competition, art snobs, tracing photos vs. drawing freehand, digital tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMore things artists should know: Drawing from life (live models), the current state of formal art education, introduction to working in color (color palette recommendations, brief overview of painting mediums).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAcknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWelcome \u0026amp; Introduction\u003cbr\u003e\r\nLet's Get Started with Drawing\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIntroduction to Shading and Technique\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDrawing the Face: Basics of Head Structure and Alignment of Features\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDrawing the Profile\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe Features and Hair\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAn Overview of the Anatomy of the Head and Figure\u003cbr\u003e\r\nShading the Portrait\u003cbr\u003e\r\nStep-by-Step Portraits, Soft Edges\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWorking with a Tighter Technique\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDrawing Different Types of People\u003cbr\u003e\r\nInventing Your Own Portraits, \"Don't Do This!\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAdvice for the Newbie Artist\u003cbr\u003e\r\nOther Goodies Every New Artist Should Learn\u003cbr\u003e\r\nA Final Word\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003e\r\nImportant Acknowledgements and Credits\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAbout the Second Edition\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBibliography\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"None","offers":[{"title":"Kobo eBook","offer_id":46592215285970,"sku":"53819a25-9a2c-31ea-b17b-8c63e202c333","price":6.51,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/8980\/5233\/files\/image_690b65d6-650b-4bb0-8de8-186be3bc485c.jpg?v=1762772000","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo.ca\/products\/drawing-portraits-fundamentals-a-portrait-artist-org-book-how-to-draw-people","provider":"Indigo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}