{"product_id":"drawing-the-head-for-artists-techniques-for-mastering-expressive-portraiture-paperback","title":"Drawing the Head for Artists: Techniques for Mastering Expressive Portraiture - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOliver Sin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrawing the Head for Artists\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive modern guide to drawing the human head and portrait, featuring the classic mediums and methods of the Old Masters. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Written by celebrated portrait artist and veteran studio instructor Oliver Sin, this richly informative and beautifully illustrated volume leads readers \u003cb\u003estep-by-step\u003c\/b\u003e through his method, from\u003cb\u003e establishing a point of view\u003c\/b\u003e to applying the timeless principles for \u003cb\u003ecreating an accurate and expressive likeness\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Among the topics covered: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEssential Materials \u0026amp; Techniques\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLearn about necessary supplies and basic drawing techniques, including hatching, various stroke styles, and blending.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApplying the Essentials\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eExplore how the concepts of sight-sizing, value, negative space\/shapes, and plane changes factor into a portrait's underlying structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTechniques for Creating Depth \u0026amp; Dimension\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eInvestigate how contrasting shapes, overlapping forms, and linear and atmospheric perspective are used to enhance depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCreating the Illusion of Three Dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e: Examine how edges--contours as well as changes in value--are used to convey three-dimensional form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Brimming with striking images that document all the phases and details of the author's process, \u003ci\u003eDrawing the Head for Artists\u003c\/i\u003e inspires and informs all artists, from aspiring to accomplished, on how to successfully portray the physical subtleties and emotional eloquence of the human face. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The \u003cb\u003eFor Artists series\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOliver Sin \u003c\/b\u003egraduated from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration. He began his career as a computer games concept artist, including stints at LucasArts and 3DO, and has been teaching for the Academy's School of 2D Animation and the School of Fine Art since 2001. His award-winning portrait art has been recognized by the Portrait Society of America, and featured on ArtistsNetwork.com, in the journal \u003ci\u003eThe Art of the Portrait\u003c\/i\u003e, and in \u003ci\u003eInternational Artist\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSouthwest Art \u003c\/i\u003emagazines. Born in Hong Kong, Sin has lived in San Francisco since 1990.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.9 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 06, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52437611086131,"sku":"9781631596926","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/di9sTFRzL1dVd1JGa1JsV1pQSGw1Zz09.webp?v=1758826425","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/drawing-the-head-for-artists-techniques-for-mastering-expressive-portraiture-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}