Drawing & Painting People by John Raynes

Drawing & Painting People by John Raynes

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Summary

This instructional guide to capturing a likeness analyzes the basic elements of a successful portrait - the face, capturing character and expression, skin colour, poses and composition. Tips and techniques are illustrated in a range of media.

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Drawing & Painting People by John Raynes

For all levels of artist, from novices to experienced professionals, capturing a likeness in paint presents both a never-ending source of inspiration and a constant challenge. In this book, John Raynes offers clear and concise practical advice to help you overcome any reservations and approach portraits with confidence. Throughout the book finished paintings, simple diagrams and easy-to-follow practice exercises are all illustrated in a wide range of popular media. Whether your aim is to make accurate sketches of yourself or your family and friends, Drawing and Painting People is the ideal guide to starting off and improving your skills.
John Raynes is an established artist, teacher and author. He has published ten successful instructional books on drawing and painting, including Figure Drawing and Anatomy for the Artists, now a standard reference work on many practical art courses. His most recent book, The Figure Drawing Workbook (Collins & Brown), won the Art Instruction Book of the Year award from Artist's Choice Magazine in 1997.
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ISBN 13 9781855857858
ISBN 10 1855857855
Title Drawing & Painting People
Author John Raynes
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Year published 2002-08-01
Number of pages 128
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.