Diane Cardaci
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With Drawing: Faces & Expressions, learn to draw detailed, realistic human faces in graphite pencil from basic shapes.
Perfect for beginning artists, Faces & Expressions offers a comprehensive introduction on how to draw faces and expressions-the most important aspects of an individual. First, learn everything about the tools and materials you need to get started, including selecting the right pencils, papers, and erasers for their work. Then discover...
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Photographs are valuable reference tools that most artists use. Complex subjects are generally easier to draw from photos-plus other factors, such as weather, movement, and lighting, can make drawing from life nearly impossible. Children and animals, for example, rarely sit still when you want them to, making it much easier to draw them from photographs. However, many beginning artists aren't confident in their picture-taking skills, or they don't...
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With step-by-step projects that are designed to help sharpen artists' skills and heighten their confidence, this book demonstrates simple techniques for rendering the textures of everyday objects, such as metal, wood, plastic, hair, fur, feathers, and more. This 64-page book simplifies the process with easy-to-understand instructions and comprehensive illustrations.
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Gain the drawing skills you need to create textured works like a pro with Drawing: Basic Textures in Pencil.
From handling the pencil and mastering basic techniques to learning about value, form, and shading, Basic Textures in Pencil teaches beginning artists all of the elements they need to achieve realistic results in their drawings.
Intuitive step-by-step lessons then demonstrate how you can put your newfound skills to use by rendering everything...
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“Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Lifelike Subjects” teaches beginning artists how to create realistic, detailed drawings in graphite pencil.
Featuring in-depth instruction on basic drawing techniques, creating texture, developing likeness, and more, “Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Lifelike Subjects” is the perfect guide for you as a beginning or intermediate artist. After an introduction to basic materials and pencil techniques, four accomplished...
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“Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Concepts” offers the fundamental information beginning artists need to kick off their creative pursuits in graphite pencil.
Featuring in-depth instruction on composition, value, creating textures, using and manipulating photo references, and more, “Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Concepts” is the perfect guide for you as a beginning or intermediate artist. After an introduction to art tools and materials and very...
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Learn to draw one of art's most interesting and challenging subjects. Packed with practical advice, helpful tips, and fundamental drawing techniques, The Art of Drawing People explores how to capture detailed poses and likenesses in graphite pencil.
With step-by-step instruction from a variety of artists, you'll find plenty of helpful tips on choosing the right tools and materials, fundamental drawing techniques, developing value and shading, and...