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Secrets To Drawing Heads

by Allan Kraavanger
Author of Secrets to Drawing Heads, Allan Kraavanger
ISBN 13: 1-4027-2064-5
Dimensions: 8.5 x 11.25 inches
Publisher: Sterling Publishing

About this book…

The influence of the skull is visible under every head if you look for it. The basic structure of every head is determined by the structure and proportions of the underlying skull.

A brief excerpt from the book…

When viewing an image of the human form most people first notice the head. A poorly executed rendering of the head is enough to ruin an artwork, even if the rest of the piece is creatively perfect. The good news is, drawing heads is easy once you learn a few simple techniques.

With the professional advice in the pages of this book, anyone can learn to faithfully and accurately draw the human head. An introductory section shows how to use the necessary materials, including ordinary crayons and pencils, and plain white paper.

The key to understanding the complexities of the head and face is to reduc them to their simplest structural form. By analyzing the head’s various components, you’ll be able to see what’s really there, instead of attempting to draw the shape or parts you think are there—a critical difference that can dramatically improve any drawing.

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