- 64 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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How to Draw the Head in Light and Shade
About this book
In this invaluable guide, the human head is carefully studied in every conceivable pose and illumination, from bright light to gentle shade. Dramatic drawings of individuals from a variety of age groups are included, revealing the variations in features and bone structures. Beginning with the essential constructive lines of each drawing, the book highlights methods for perspective, proportion, foreshortening, and proper shading. As the sketch's details are fleshed out, so too are the energy and personality of each subject.
For both beginners and professionals, How to Draw the Head in Light and Shade provides a powerful foundation for building and realistically depicting the head in sketching, portraiture, and painting.
For both beginners and professionals, How to Draw the Head in Light and Shade provides a powerful foundation for building and realistically depicting the head in sketching, portraiture, and painting.
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Yes, you can access How to Draw the Head in Light and Shade by Edward Renggli in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Art & Art Techniques. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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CONSTRUCTION OF THE HEAD
IN THE constructive drawings here represented the heads are built on an oval. The basic idea is that the shape is rather like an egg, its greatest length divided first into three parts.
The cranium and forehead of an adult occupy the top half, the lower half divided again in the middle gives the base of the nose, while the mouth is situated above the middle of the distance between nose and chin.
When the head is turned or tilted the main axis that is drawn down the face follows the oval; the features follow the divisions as before mentioned.
In the heads of children these general proportions differ, the forehead is larger than in the case of adults, therefore this is no longer divided horizontally in the middle for the eyes, but lower down, according to age; the two remaining divisions comprising the nose and the mouth considerably less.
From infancy to youth and from youth to adult these variations of distance conform to their respective ages until old age again reverts back to shorter distances and proportions owing to loss of teeth and the straightening of the lower jaw.
In the male the features are more strongly marked, and therefore are more precise and definite than in the female.
HERE are presented a number of finished drawings where the element of beauty and youth appears. There is something in these young faces that is difficult to classify, both subtle and mystic. Some have the air of self consciousness, others a homely innocence, characters are delicately emphasized, bringing forth the differences of expression and child-like grace.
The first essentials of the drawings are explained by the few co...
Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- INTRODUCTION
- CONSTRUCTION OF THE HEAD