Drawing & painting portraits & figures : a complete step-by-step course, with 35 projects and 800 photographs /
by Hoggett, Sarah; Milne, Vincent.
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BookPublisher: Wigston : Lorenz Books, 2021Description: 256 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 29 cm.ISBN: 9780754835165 (hbk.) :; 0754835162 (hbk.) :.Classification number: 757 HOGSubject(s): Portrait painting -- Technique | Figure painting -- Technique | Portrait drawing -- Technique | Figure drawing -- Technique | Human figure in art | Art and Design | Art and DesignSummary: Human figures and faces have always dominated art. This practical book offers budding artists the chance to learn the art of drawing and painting the human body. Tutorials provide knowledge of the human skeletal structure and muscles, skin and hair texture, expressions, movement and postures. In the projects, experienced artists work from life models and photographs using various media, including pencil and charcoal, water paints, gouache, acrylics and oils, while galleries of art offer readers insight into how artistic techniques are employed by professional artists. More than 800 photographs make it easy to follow each tutorial, and the book is guaranteed to enthuse students and give them the confidence to express their unique vision and artistic style.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book - Adult Hardback | Crosby Library | Adult Non-Fiction | 757 HOG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Checked out | 26/10/2024 | 003100120X |
Human figures and faces have always dominated art. This practical book offers budding artists the chance to learn the art of drawing and painting the human body. Tutorials provide knowledge of the human skeletal structure and muscles, skin and hair texture, expressions, movement and postures. In the projects, experienced artists work from life models and photographs using various media, including pencil and charcoal, water paints, gouache, acrylics and oils, while galleries of art offer readers insight into how artistic techniques are employed by professional artists. More than 800 photographs make it easy to follow each tutorial, and the book is guaranteed to enthuse students and give them the confidence to express their unique vision and artistic style.
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