Pencil Drawing Portraits: Learn to draw faces, features, and more with step-by-step pencil projects perfect...

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Samet Turkan

Pencil Drawing Portraits

Learn to draw faces, features, and more with step-by-step pencil projects perfect for beginners...

Samet Turkan

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English

Walter Foster Publishing
12 November 2024

Art & Architecture; Drawing & drawings; Portraits in art; Painting & art manuals

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.

By: Samet Turkan
Imprint: Walter Foster Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm,
Weight: 544g
ISBN: 9780760391372
ISBN 10: 0760391378
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 12 November 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

Samet Trkan 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.

Reviews for Pencil Drawing Portraits: Learn to draw faces, features, and more with step-by-step pencil projects perfect for beginners

""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 *