Drawing Realistic Pencil Portraits Step by Step: Basic Techniques for the Head a

Description: Drawing Realistic Pencil Portraits Step by Step by Justin Maas Learn to draw realistic portraits using only two types of pencils and the "Maas method" of approaching the blank page. Techniques and exercises build on one another as you practice your skills and gain confidence FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "As long as humans have been alive, we have drawn." -Justin MaasDrawing is the most essential of all visual arts. Everyone, from sculptors to painters, draws in one form or another. It is also the simplest and most affordable form of artistic expression. All you need is a pencil and paper to make something magical.But to create a successful portrait, one must understand how to capture a persons likeness--their spirit--and portray it in graphite.In Drawing Realistic Pencil Portraits, artist and teacher Justin Maas provides a step-by-step guide for both novice and experience portraitists looking to enhance their skillsets. His tried-and-true techniques for mastering the basics and accurately rendering proportion, placement and nuance when drawing the head and face will help you add energy and life to your drawings and create recognizable and moving portraits.In this book-.Lessons in drawing basics, including value, line, shadow, light and anatomy.How to work from both reference photographs and live models, plus tips for selecting your subjects.Step-by-step demos to create crucial features, such as eyes, ears, and hair.Methods for building successful portraits, including the grid method, the tracing method and the authors own Maas method.15 detailed step-by-step portrait-drawing demos with subjects of different ages, genders and ethnicities.A gallery of additional portrait examples in both black-and-white and full color Author Biography Justin Maas studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, University of British Columbia, and earned a degree in Visual Communications from Alberta College of Art + Design (ACAD). Hes been a professional illustrator, artist and designer for 20 years. Besides pencil, he works primarily in pastel, acrylic and watercolor. His work is on display at various galleries and locations in Canada, and he has sold work to private collections all over the world. Justin is a Signature Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists (AFCA) and an Elected Member of the Society of Canadian Artists (SCA). Long Description Learn to draw realistic portraits using only two types of pencils and the "Maas method" of approaching the blank page. Techniques and exercises build on one another as you practice your skills and gain confidence. Learn to draw different ages, face types, skin and hair with more than 15 step-by-step demonstrations for. Learn the fundamentals and youll be on your way to more advanced art techniques and materials! Details ISBN1440354618 Pages 128 Publisher F&W Publications Inc Year 2019 ISBN-10 1440354618 ISBN-13 9781440354618 Format Paperback Imprint North Light Books Subtitle Basic Techniques for the Head and Face Place of Publication Ohio Country of Publication United States DEWEY 741.24 Short Title Drawing Realistic Pencil Portraits Step by Step Language English UK Release Date 2019-07-16 Publication Date 2019-07-16 US Release Date 2019-07-16 Author Justin Maas Audience General NZ Release Date 2019-07-15 AU Release Date 2019-07-15 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126465740;

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