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# Drawing the Head for Artists: Techniques for Mastering Expressive Portraiture (Volume 2)

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Drawing the Head for Artists is the definitive modern guide to drawing the human head and portrait, featuring the classic mediums and methods of the Old Masters. Written by celebrated portrait artist and veteran studio instructor Oliver Sin, this richly informative and beautifully illustrated volume leads readers step-by-step through his method, from establishing a point of view to applying the timeless principles for creating an accurate and expressive likeness . Among the topics covered: Essential Materials & Techniques : Learn about necessary supplies and basic drawing techniques, including hatching, various stroke styles, and blending. Applying the Essentials : Explore how the concepts of sight-sizing, value, negative space/shapes, and plane changes factor into a portrait’s underlying structure. Techniques for Creating Depth & Dimension : Investigate how contrasting shapes, overlapping forms, and linear and atmospheric perspective are used to enhance depth. Creating the Illusion of Three Dimensions : Examine how edges—contours as well as changes in value—are used to convey three-dimensional form. Brimming with striking images that document all the phases and details of the author’s process, Drawing the Head for Artists inspires and informs all artists, from aspiring to accomplished, on how to successfully portray the physical subtleties and emotional eloquence of the human face. The For Artists series expertly guides and instructs artists at all skill levels who want to develop their classical drawing and painting skills and create realistic and representational art.

Review: A Great book ....however...and then..... not however !!! - This is a really good portrait book and worth the money. The only issue is there is nothing in this book that is very original , most of the insights and techniques have been around and documented for a long time. The author is truly a great portrait artist , no doubt you will learn something, but having purchased over 7 portrait books on desertcart dealing with charcoal portraits and after awhile you could cut out the images, mix them up and put them back in books at random and you would not know the difference on technique discussions. There is a greatness to all these artists , but there is also a striking sameness. I do not mean to be critical, again this artist is really terrific and the book is worthwhile, just expect a rehash of the usual examples of light , shadow, and tools, applied in pretty much the same manner and look. There are limitations that everyone tries to get correct when drawing the human face and there are limitations in viewpoints and how the face can be lit, so since that part of the book is redundant with every other book like this what will amaze you is how this artist transcends those techniques and transcends the realism aspects to capture the exact persona of the subject. This artist has a book that goes well beyond drawing and he captures the inner person and that is what comes through, this is a great artist at going beyond the medium and going beyond technique and art, his work borders on a spiritual moment, not in a religious way, but almost like a meditative image of the persons soul. The actual technique sections and text may be redundant with others , it is the results that are fantastic This is an excellent book you wont regret the purchase. The most interesting aspect of most art instruction books authored by Asians, is most of them always include very loving and respectful in depth portraits of the artists parents, they always nail those to perfection.
Review: Top of the line as a How-to-draw-portraiture book! - This is an exceptional Head Drawing Techniques book that will satisfy readers in multiple levels. The steps are clear, precise and easy to follow. Whether as a beginner, an artist with some basic drawing skills, or a veteran artist trying to push one’s limits, as long as you are intrigued by portrait drawing, you will find inspirations in this book. The wide range in nationalities is a visual feast for a modern world of global recognition. This also serves as a portfolio collection of an amazing contemporary portraiture artist. Even just browsing thru the pages, mostly full page artworks, is satisfying. There are quite a few portraits, which jump out to me as timeless. I would have easily mistaken it as a page from the Impressionist, Realist, Victorian, Edwardian or Renaissance era. And this is a quality which I find truly intriguing.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #95,609 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #23 in Art Portraits #72 in Drawing Specific Objects #106 in Figure Drawing Guides |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 748 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great book ....however...and then..... not however !!!
*by O***S on August 6, 2019*

This is a really good portrait book and worth the money. The only issue is there is nothing in this book that is very original , most of the insights and techniques have been around and documented for a long time. The author is truly a great portrait artist , no doubt you will learn something, but having purchased over 7 portrait books on Amazon dealing with charcoal portraits and after awhile you could cut out the images, mix them up and put them back in books at random and you would not know the difference on technique discussions. There is a greatness to all these artists , but there is also a striking sameness. I do not mean to be critical, again this artist is really terrific and the book is worthwhile, just expect a rehash of the usual examples of light , shadow, and tools, applied in pretty much the same manner and look. There are limitations that everyone tries to get correct when drawing the human face and there are limitations in viewpoints and how the face can be lit, so since that part of the book is redundant with every other book like this what will amaze you is how this artist transcends those techniques and transcends the realism aspects to capture the exact persona of the subject. This artist has a book that goes well beyond drawing and he captures the inner person and that is what comes through, this is a great artist at going beyond the medium and going beyond technique and art, his work borders on a spiritual moment, not in a religious way, but almost like a meditative image of the persons soul. The actual technique sections and text may be redundant with others , it is the results that are fantastic This is an excellent book you wont regret the purchase. The most interesting aspect of most art instruction books authored by Asians, is most of them always include very loving and respectful in depth portraits of the artists parents, they always nail those to perfection.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top of the line as a How-to-draw-portraiture book!
*by K***N on August 7, 2019*

This is an exceptional Head Drawing Techniques book that will satisfy readers in multiple levels. The steps are clear, precise and easy to follow. Whether as a beginner, an artist with some basic drawing skills, or a veteran artist trying to push one’s limits, as long as you are intrigued by portrait drawing, you will find inspirations in this book. The wide range in nationalities is a visual feast for a modern world of global recognition. This also serves as a portfolio collection of an amazing contemporary portraiture artist. Even just browsing thru the pages, mostly full page artworks, is satisfying. There are quite a few portraits, which jump out to me as timeless. I would have easily mistaken it as a page from the Impressionist, Realist, Victorian, Edwardian or Renaissance era. And this is a quality which I find truly intriguing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Detailed and inspiring
*by A***R on October 18, 2019*

I first found Oliver Sin on Instagram and was amazed by his work. When I found out that he made a book about charcoal drawing I knew that I had to have it. The book describes the materials and process of drawing the head but also explains why things the way they are and show details that the average person doesn't notice. This book is definitely a great resource to have not just for charcoal drawing but for understanding the basics of art. One of the greatest things that I have ever purchased and a great reference to have.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Drawing the Head for Artists: Techniques for Mastering Expressive Portraiture (Volume 2) (For Artists, 2)
- The Artist's Complete Guide to Drawing the Head
- Lessons in Masterful Portrait Drawing: A Classical Approach to Drawing the Head

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