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Achieving A Likeness In Portrait Requires Close Coordination Of The Hand And Eye; Douglas Graves, A Professional Portraitist, Has Developed This Basic Premise Into A Functional Technique. He Describes Portraiture As An Evolving Process: Observing The Basic Surface Shapes, Discovering How These Features Deviate From The Symmetrical Ideal, Envisioning The Underlying Human Anatomy, Interpreting The Sitters Personality, Then Conveying All This With A Direct Medium In A Tonal Drawing.Mr. Graves Begins With A List And Discussion Of The Necessary Materialscompressed And Vine Charcoal, Chalk, Conte, Graphite Pencils, Papers, Erasers, And Fixative. He Next Focuses On The Single Most Important Element Of The Portraitthe Sitters Head. He Examines The Overall Bone Structure Of The Head, Its Proportions And Planes, And The Structure Of The Individual Featuresthe Eye, Nose, Neck, Ear, And Mouth. Of Course, Portraiture Often Includes The Hands, And So Mr. Graves Devotes Another Chapter To The Bone Structure, Muscle, And Proportions Of The Hands. In Subsequent Chapters, He Considers Common Portraiture Problems: Lighting The Sitter, Reflections And Shadows, Composing The Portrait With One Or More Figures, The Most Effective Views Of The Head, And Positioning The Head And The Hands In Relation To Each Other And To The Body.After These Preliminary Instructions, Mr. Graves Proceeds To Analyze And Illustrate How To Actually Draw The Individual Elements Of The Portrait. Eight Projects Offer Stepbystep Demonstrations Of Front, Side, And Threequarter Views Of The Eye, Nose, Mouth, Ear, And Hand. Also Included Are Demonstrations Of Drawing A Plaster Cast Of The Head, The Torso And Arm With Drapery, And Various Hair Textures And Colors.In The Succeeding Ten Projects, Mr. Graves Develops Complete Portraits, Demonstrating His Technique Step By Step. He Covers A Wide Range Of Subjects And Media: A Woman, Child, And Man In Charcoal; A Woman, Teenager, And Older Man In Pencil; A Woman And Man In Chalk; A Mother And Child, And A Full Family Group In Conte. Mr. Graves Also Supplements His Technical Instructions With Some Advice About Drawing From Photographs, Using Unusual Or Offbeat Poses, And The Question Of Flattery.Drawing Portraits Is Simply Yet Engagingly Written, With Over 260 Black And White Illustrations. Artists, Beginning And Advanced Students, And Teachers Will Find Mr. Graves Technique Of Portraiture Clearly And Logically Presented And A Solid Basis For Developing A Personal Style.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Drawing Portraits'? A: The book primarily focuses on achieving a likeness in portraiture through techniques that enhance the coordination of hand and eye, emphasizing the observation of surface shapes and underlying anatomy.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Drawing Portraits'? A: The author of 'Drawing Portraits' is Douglas R. Graves, a professional portraitist with extensive experience in teaching portraiture techniques.
- Q: What materials do I need for the techniques described in the book? A: Necessary materials include compressed and vine charcoal, chalk, Conte, graphite pencils, various papers, erasers, and fixative, all discussed in detail in the book.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in drawing? A: Yes, 'Drawing Portraits' is suitable for both beginning and advanced students, as it presents techniques clearly and logically, making it accessible for learners at various skill levels.
- Q: How many pages does 'Drawing Portraits' contain? A: The book contains a total of 160 pages, providing comprehensive instructions and illustrations.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book features over 260 black and white illustrations that visually demonstrate the techniques and processes described.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Drawing Portraits'? A: The book is available in a paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle for drawing practice.
- Q: When was 'Drawing Portraits' first published? A: The book was first published on April 1, 1983, and has a reprint edition available from 2005.
- Q: Does the book cover common portraiture problems? A: Yes, the book addresses common portraiture issues such as lighting, reflections, shadows, and the composition of the portrait, providing solutions and techniques.
- Q: Can this book help me improve my portrait drawing skills? A: Yes, 'Drawing Portraits' offers step-by-step projects and technical advice, which can significantly enhance your portrait drawing skills.