Drawing Masterclass: Portraits (Paperback)

This high-level drawing series showcases the work of renowned artists and shares their expertise so that those committed to excellent drawing can hone their skills, and beginners can find inspiration and detailed advice. Each title includes beautiful step-by-step projects and the materials and techniques used.Providing a wealth of expert advice for portraiture enthusiasts, this complete, high-level guide is an in-depth course on the discipline of portrait drawing, from its history to step-by-step demonstrations and superb examples. Professional portrait artist Carole Massey examines the different techniques needed for portrait drawing, including practical instruction on shading, composition, resizing work, interacting with models, and drawing from reference material. The book covers drawing with a variety of media, such as graphite pencils, pen, and charcoal, and is illustrated throughout with numerous step-by-step examples and finished inspirational portraits.