FACIAL EXPRESSIONS FOR ARTISTS
Breathe life into your portraiture with this inclusive guide to drawing the full range of human emotions, from fear to rage, grief to joy.
An accurate depiction of a subject or character’s facial expression is the key to conveying their individuality as well as authentic emotion or mood. Written and illustrated by Oliver Sin, celebrated portrait artist, veteran instructor, and author of Drawing the Head for Artists, Facial Expressions for Artists:
- Shows how the skull and facial musculature translate into the planes of the face
- Covers subtle emotions like anxiety and irritation as well as unrestrained ones like exuberance and despair
- Features models of all ages and a variety of facial types and ethnic and racial backgrounds
Whatever your skill level, and whether you’re drawing or painting an individual’s portrait or developing a character-driven story, Facial Expressions for Artists will inspire and inform you on how to successfully portray authentically expressive and distinctive emotions in your drawings.
ISBN: 9780760382400
Imprint: Quarto US
Publication Date: 26 November 2024
Dimensions: 216mm x 280mm
Weight: 640g
No. Of Pages: 160