Drawing Made Easy: Lifelike Heads: Discover your "inner artist" as you learn to draw portraits in graphite (Drawing Made Easy) | 
 enlarge | Author: Lance Richlin
Publisher: Walter Foster
Category: Book
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 253073
Media: Paperback
Pages: 64
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.2
ISBN: 1600580661
Dewey Decimal Number: 743.42
EAN: 9781600580666
ASIN: 1600580661
Publication Date: September 1, 2008
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Product Description
DIVbLearn to draw amazingly realistic portraits in seven easy stages/bpThis book is the perfect guide for creating lifelike representations of the human head in graphite. Experienced artist Lance Richlin begins by explaining drawing tools and materials, shading techniques, and the important anatomical structures of the head. Following these basics, he shows how to light the subject, block in and render each feature of the face, and address a variety of expressions-from subtle smiles to toothy grins. Then he guides the reader through four impressive projects, showing how to develop a lifelike head drawing in seven simple stages: the lay-in, plumb lines, volume, outline, tonal pattern, value, and finishing. Readers also will find an in-depth troubleshooting section to help them identify and solve any problems that lessen the realism and accuracy of their drawings. In an age full of technological shortcuts, this book emphasizes drawing from life and seeks to preserve the methods of the old masters./DIV
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Anyone who likes to draw would find this useful November 18, 2008
Jeri Nevermind (Idaho)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am just thrilled with this little book. First of all, because it's so small and light--this is one drawing book you can toss in your briefcase or purse so you can sketch away at lunch. br / br /But most of all because it's truly helpful. The pictures are clear, and I loved the way Richlin explains how to achieve them. He goes through what material to use, how to create different facial expressions and how to highlight your subject. br / br /Each individual feature is examined. For example, he shows how to light the nose from all different angles. Then he shows you how to pull it all together, in four basic stages, until you have finished the portrait.
I likey November 1, 2008
armando lopez
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm a decent artist who can't seem to get to that next level.Been searching for books that would inspire and push me. This has done it. In a meagre 64 pages I have been given all the tools to push my portrait drawing ability to that next level. There are exercises along with some positive words that have given me a goal to pursue. I own over 100 books on various aspects of art instruction and this is among the best. I bought a couple other of the made easy series and they seem to be just as good. This has undoubtedly been a very good investment. Highly recommended.
The Best Portrait Book: Ever September 2, 2008
Elizabeth McGhee (Southern California)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is the best portrait drawing book on the market. It is the only instructional book on classical portraiture that covers both the basics of proportions, anatomy, rendering as well as more advanced tips and techniques. The step by step examples are easy to understand, and the writing is witty and sharp (actually, hilarious at times). br / br /As an art student, the instruction really clarified some of the confusion and frustration of trying to make a portrait look realistic without looking flat and stiff. br / br /Whether you're a beginner or an expert, this book is a must have!
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