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You Will be Able to Draw Faces by the End of This Book

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You Will be Able to Draw Faces by the End of This Book by Jake Spicer is a practical guide designed for artists of all levels who want to master drawing faces. It covers essential skills such as understanding facial anatomy, using light and shade effectively, sketching profiles and frontal faces, and adding intricate details like hair and wrinkles. The book also focuses on capturing likeness and expression to bring portraits to life.

Its thoughtful design includes a lay-flat format and elastic band to keep your work secure, making it convenient to practise anywhere. With clear exercises and estimated completion times, it fits easily into a busy schedule, encouraging confidence and skill development in portrait drawing.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for both beginners who have never drawn faces before and more experienced artists seeking to refine their portraiture skills. Suitable for anyone looking for a portable, accessible drawing guide.

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Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

You Will be Able to Draw Faces by the End of This Book is for anybody who wants to become confident in drawing faces—whether you are a complete novice or a more experienced artist. From basic facial structures to finer details, the book teaches you the fundamentals of portraiture and also allows you space to practise on the page.

Learn how to:

Understand anatomy and form

Use light and shade

Sketch in profile and front on

Draw details such as hair and wrinkles

Capture likeness and expression

The book lays flat to allow you to draw comfortably and has an elastic band to keep your drawings safe. It is also small and compact enough to fit inside your bag, and each exercise has an estimated completion time, so it doesn't matter where you are, you'll always be able to find time and inspiration to practise.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781575260

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ilex

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Jake Spicer is a passionate advocate of drawing as a tool for social change, communication & investigation and promotes wider visual literacy through his works as an artist, author & tutor. He lives in North Wales and works as head tutor of the independent drawing school Draw Brighton, Co-Director of the Drawing Circus and as a visiting tutor at galleries & institutions across the UK, including the National Portrait Gallery, Camden Arts Centre, V&A and Brighton University.

www.jakespicerart.co.uk

@jakespicerart

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