Overview

Learn to draw people of all ages and ethnicities through easy-to-follow instruction and 20 step-by-step projects. From social media star and professional artist @clsamet, Samet Türkan, Pencil Drawing Portraits includes drawing projects, helpful tips, instructions for adding light and shadow to create dimension, realistic artwork, and more. Gain confidence by drawing the subjects in the book, and then apply those skills to drawing even more portraits, whether you use reference photos or your loved ones as subjects. Geared toward beginners but valuable for artists of any skill level looking to improve their drawing skills, this essential guide breaks down drawing into a fun, approachable hobby. Learn about:Drawing tools and materialsSketchingAdding light and shadowProportions in drawingCreating realistic facial expressionsDrawing expressive eyesCreating hair, mouths, and nosesAnd more! Pencil-drawn illustrations demonstrate each step, and plenty of projects are included for a well-rounded and insightful look at drawing portraits. Get off to a great start drawing portraits in pencil with this beginner-friendly guide.

Full Product Details

Author:   Samet Turkan
Publisher:   Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Imprint:   Walter Foster Publishing
Weight:   0.544kg
ISBN:  

9780760391372

ISBN 10:   0760391378
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   28 November 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Introduction  Tools and Materials  Basic Pencil Techniques  Proportions  Composition and Perspective  Step-by-Step Drawing Techniques  PORTRAITS Project 1: Side-Lit Front View  Project 2: Toddler  Project 3: Prominent Facial Features  Project 4: Curly Hair  Project 5: Three-Quarter View  Project 6: Elderly Features in Profile  Project 7: Cheerful Facial Expression  Project 8: Serious Facial Expression  Project 9: Pensive Woman  Project 10: Young Girl Smiling  Project 11: Long Hair in the Breeze  Project 12: Laughing Child  Project 13: Including Hands in Portraiture  Project 14: Drawing Glasses  Project 15: Elderly Man in a Hat  Project 16: Man in Profile  Project 17: Middle-Aged Features  Project 18: Angled Three-Quarter View  Project 19: Tilted Female Head  Project 20: Young Girl  About the Artist  Index 

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""Even the most basic of beginners will quickly learn how to draw people of all ages and ethnicities with the easy-to-follow DIY instructions and 20 step-by-step projects that comprise Pencil Drawing Portraits."" * Midwest Book Review *

Author Information

Samet Türkan is a young artist living in Istanbul, Turkey. He is @clsamet online, and his passion for art and approachable drawing style have allowed him to build his large, engaged following quickly. Now a full-time artist, Samet seeks to help others learn to draw as well.

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