Drawing the Head for Artists

Techniques for Mastering Expressive Portraiture

Oliver Sin

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English

Quarry Books
01 August 2019

Drawing & drawings; Portraits in art; Art techniques & principles; Painting & art manuals

Series: For Artists

Drawing the Head for Artists is the definitive modern guide to drawing the human head and portrait, featuring the classic mediums and methods of the Old Masters. Written by celebrated portrait artist and veteran studio instructor Oliver Sin, this richly informative and beautifully illustrated volume leads readers step-by-step through his method, from establishing a point of view to applying the timeless principles for creating an accurate and expressive likeness. Among the topics covered:

Essential Materials & Techniques:

Learn about necessary supplies and basic drawing techniques, including hatching, various stroke styles, and blending. Applying the Essentials:

Explore how the concepts of sight-sizing, value, negative space/shapes, and plane changes factor into a portrait's underlying structure. Techniques for Creating Depth & Dimension:

Investigate how contrasting shapes, overlapping forms, and linear and atmospheric perspective are used to enhance depth. Creating the Illusion of Three Dimensions: Examine how edges-contours as well as changes in value-are used to convey three-dimensional form.

Brimming with striking images that document all the phases and details of the author's process, Drawing the Head for Artists inspires and informs all artists, from aspiring to accomplished, on how to successfully portray the physical subtleties and emotional eloquence of the human face.

By: Oliver Sin
Imprint: Quarry Books
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 2
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm,
ISBN: 9781631596926
ISBN 10: 1631596926
Series: For Artists
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01 August 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Oliver Sin graduated 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 featured in Southwest Art magazine. Born in Hong Kong, Sin has lived in San Francisco since 1990.

Reviews for Drawing the Head for Artists: Techniques for Mastering Expressive Portraiture

""For those seeking some drawing guidance, especially in the art of portraiture, artist and instructor Oliver Sin has created a book to walk you through the process. Through a series of thorough step by step instructions, your art will soon flourish."" * My Modern Met * ""Sin's clear text coves the basics of materials, posing, lighting, perspective, and form, plus specific instruction on depicting individual features -- all illustrated with his breath-taking portraits that convey the essence of his subjects as unique individuals."" * Artists Magazine *