Fundamentals of Drawing Portraits
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Fundamentals of Drawing Portraits by Barrington Barber
This book is essential for everyone who wants to improve their drawing skills. Written by teacher and established artist Barrington Barber, it contains a wealth of know-how and practical advice, supported by over 300 original illustrations. Guidance is given on how to overcome common difficulties without imposing a particular style or approach. The aim throughout is to help you discover your artistic purpose while giving you the technical tools necessary if you are to produce work you will be proud to call your own.Barrington Barber has sold over 2 million art instruction books. His best selling titlesi include THE COMPLETE BOK OF DRAWING, THE FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING and ANYONE CAN DRAW. In this book he turns his inimitable talents to the art of drawing portraits. Fundamentals of Portrait Drawing presents an inspirational approach to all aspects of the subject, including first steps, group or family portraits, props, clothing and costume, symbolism and furniture. Barber's helpful writing style ensures the customer will remain enthused from beginning to end and regularly revisit its pages for advice and encouragement. Over 350 illustrations at an excellent price point
Barber, Barrington: - Born 1934, Barrington was educated at Hampton Grammar School and later Twickenham Art Schoo for which he received a National Diploma of Design. He then practised as an illustrator (Saxon Artist) and Graphic Designer, was Art Director at Ogilvie & Mather and S.H. Bensons, and was a lecturer in Graphic Design at Ealing Art School. Other credits include freelance work, designer, illustrator, animator and painter at Augustine Studios. He was awarded a one man exhibition in 2000 at St. Oswald Studios, and also exhibited in Putney in 2003 and Cork Street in 2004. He was Head of Art at St James's Independent Schools. He now paints, draws, writes about art, and enjoys sports, walking, philosophy and meditation.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841933191 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841933198 |
| Title | Fundamentals of Drawing Portraits |
| Author | Barrington Barber |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Arcturus Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-07-04 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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