The Art of Drawing Faces and Features
Detailed, step-by-step instructions for drawing faces in a range of ages, ethnicities, and features\ From the limitless variety of shapes that the human face can take to the subtleties of emotion conveyed by facial expressions, it's no wonder that faces present some of the most challenging subjects to draw. Knowing how to capture a human likeness is not only rewarding and fun, but it also gives an artist the confidence to explore a wider range of subjects and compositions. Top-selling artist...
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Detailed, step-by-step instructions for drawing faces in a range of ages, ethnicities, and featuresFrom the limitless variety of shapes that the human face can take to the subtleties of emotion conveyed by facial expressions, it's no wonder that faces present some of the most challenging subjects to draw. Knowing how to capture a human likeness is not only rewarding and fun, but it also gives an artist the confidence to explore a wider range of subjects and compositions. Top-selling artist Debra Kauffman Yaun gives clear, step-by-step instructions to guide artists in capturing the unique characteristics of the human face in pencil. The book opens with in-depth information on tools and materials, drawing and shading techniques, and the anatomy of the face. Showcasing a range of beautiful portrait studies, Yaun demonstrates the essence of depicting age, ethnicity, personality, and more. Artists will be inspired to grab their pencils and start drawing immediately-the paper's right there, bound into the book.Debra Kauffman Yaun discovered that she had a knack for drawing people when she was a young girl growing up in Tampa, Florida. After graduating from the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida, Debra worked as a fashion illustrator. She has drawn and painted many commissioned portraits, several of which have been of children-her favorite subject to draw. Debra's artwork has been published in several art magazines and books, and she has won numerous awards, including an international prize. She is a signature member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, having served as president of the Atlanta chapter, and she is a juried member of the PortraitSociety of Atlanta. She also enjoys teaching classes and workshops in portraits and colored pencil. Debra lives in Buford, GA.
