Excerpt
The human face is one of the most challenging subjects to draw—and one of the most rewarding to achieve successfully. Here you’ll learn not only about the basic tools and materials required, but also techniques for shading, stumping, adding highlights, and lighting a model. In-depth coverage is included for basic anatomy and general proportions, with special attention to each facial feature—ears, eyes, nose, and mouth. You’ll also find tips for drawing realistic hair and things to consider when drawing facial expressions. Armed with the valuable information in this chapter, you’ll be ready to dive in to the art of drawing and painting portraits!