Publisher's Synopsis
If you've ever dreamed of drawing female portraits that are vibrant, colorful and accurate AND looked life-like with tons of dimension and intricate gorgeous details, this book is a MUST! Through super easy-to-follow, line-by-line instructions, drawings and photographs that clearly show each step, renowned artist, Karen Campbell, will guide you through 14 stunning face projects that will leave you with more skills than you ever thought possible! This book will teach you so many concrete skills including: (1) How to draw a forward facing female face from scratch. (2) How to draw 3 different 3/4 portraits in 3 very different head positions. (3) How to draw a woman in profile view. (4) Where to place guidelines to ensure your facial features are accurately placed. (5) How to fine tune the facial features both using lines and shading to produce realistic results. (6) The exact method for layering markers (and other art supplies) to create depth and dimension. (7) The step-by-step process for drawing and coloring different hairstyles. (8) How to draw lots of teeth in an open smile. (9) How to draw and render realistic looking wrinkles. (10) How to draw the guidelines and dimensions for a baby. (11) How to render clothing, accessories and various head coverings. (12) How to layer your art supplies to render light, medium and dark skin tones. (13) The special tools and techniques you can use for creating realistic looking eyelashes and make-up. (14) Where to strategically place highlights to maximize "pop" and bring your characters to life. (15) How to confidently and successfully draw and color 14 gorgeous women of all ages from all around the world! (16) Link to the free accompanying video series on YouTube incase you'd like to learn through video too!
