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1	How to Draw Lifelike Portraits from Photographs How to Draw Lifelike Portraits from Photographs more books like this by Lee Hammond add to wishlist A manual on drawing portraits from photographs, using the author's blended-pencil drawing technique, and offering advice on how to suggest three dimensions on simple shapes. see all copies from $10.00! new only from $15.35! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Painting Children: Secrets to Capturing Childhood Moments more books like this by Bev Lee add to wishlist Painting child portraits is a strong artistic tradition. This book shows the reader how to capture the charm and warmth of children in a fresh and lively manner.All of the topics covered come from questions and problems the author has had from students over the years.This book assembles all the information needed for a successful portrait: posing ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.34! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Art of Portrait Drawing more books like this by Joy Thomas add to wishlist Every artist dreams of drawing people with the same skill used by the Old Masters. In this guide, professional artist Joy Thomas reveals the secrets to classical drawing. "The Art of Portrait Drawing" features full-length, step-by-step portraits and easy-to-follow instruction for drawing accurately, working with models and using common drawing ... see all copies from $8.65! new only from $10.00! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Drawing Portraits more books like this by Douglas R. Graves add to wishlist Achieving a likeness in portrait requires close coordination of the hand and eye; Douglas Graves, a professional portraitist, has developed this basic premise into a functional technique. He describes portraiture as an evolving process: observing the basic surface shapes, discovering how these features deviate from the symmetrical ideal, ... see all copies from $6.37! new only from $10.46! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Secrets to Drawing Realistic Children more books like this by Carrie Stuart Parks, Rick Parks add to wishlist Whatever age or skill level, even if you think that you can't be taught, you can learn how to draw incredibly realistic children in basic black and white with time-tested drawing principles refined into a foolproof program.Children are a powerfully popular subject with beginner and intermediate artists. With the Parks' fail-proof system, readers ... see all copies from $2.07! new only from $2.07! \| SVS
6	Draw Real People! Draw Real People! more books like this by Lee Hammond add to wishlist Step-by-step instructions for drawing realistic looking portraits demonstrate how to draw individual facial features and add the right highlights and shadows. see all copies from $4.57! new only from $4.57! \| SVS
7	Portrait Drawing: A Step-By-Step Art Instruction Book more books like this by Wendon Drawing Book Blake (Photographer), John Lawn (Photographer) add to wishlist A classic of simplicity! "Portrait Drawing" has guided and inspired a generation of artists to create beautiful, realistic portraits. In just eighty pages, author Wendon Blake covers all the basics, from papers and pencils to drawing eyes, nose, mouth, ears, and head from every angle. Drawings by artist John Lawn illustrate each point clearly, ... see all copies from $3.76! new only from $5.45! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Drawing a likeness more books like this by Douglas R. Graves add to wishlist Everyone who paints or draws portraits worries most about one thing: getting an accurate likeness. But getting a likeness doesn't take genius and isn't based on a bag of tricks. It's really a matter of learning to use a logical procedure, based on careful observation of the subject, and then lots of practice. "Drawing a Likeness" is divided into ... see all copies from $4.65! new only from $10.00! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Colored Pencil Portraits: Step by Step more books like this by Ann Kullberg add to wishlist Using her own beautiful portraiture for instruction and inspiration, Kullberg walks artists through the process of creating lifelike coloured pencil portraits step by step - from basic information about materials and techniques to two demonstrations that show how complete portraits come together from beginning to end. Readers will also find ... see all copies from $15.82! new only from $15.82! \| SVS
10	How to Draw Portraits in Colored Pencil from Photographs more books like this by Lee Hammond add to wishlist Step by step, Lee Hammond shows artists how to create colored pencil portraits that only look as though they were difficult to draw. With Hammond's simple colored pencil techniques, artists can translate photos of their favorite people into colorful, lifelike portraits. She covers every aspect of drawing portraits - from creating a 3-dimensional ... see all copies from $8.29! new only from $116.78! \| first editions
11 view cover	People & Portraits more books like this by Lee Hammond add to wishlist Starting with the basics, you will learn how to blend, layer and shade to create skin tones, textures and shadows within this text. Lee Hammond teaches you to view what you see as shapes and lines starting with the components of the face. see all copies from $9.17! new only from $39.21! \| first editions
12 view cover	I Can Draw People more books like this by Ray Gibson add to wishlist There are step-by-step picture instructions in this book showing exactly what to draw with lots of ideas for adding details and backgrounds. A wide range of examples are given from soccer players and ballerinas to kings, queens and workmen. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
13 view cover	Cutting a Figure: Fashioning Black Portraiture more books like this by Richard J Powell add to wishlist Examining portraits of black people over the past two centuries, "Cutting a Figure" argues that these images should be viewed as a distinct category of portraiture that differs significantly from depictions of people with other racial and ethnic backgrounds. The difference, Richard J. Powell contends, lies in the social capital that stems directly ... see all copies from $32.95! new only from $32.95! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Art of Pastel Portraiture more books like this by Madlyn-Ann C Woolwich, Madlyn-Ann C Woolrich add to wishlist Pastel has long been considered an ideal medium for painting portraits. Here, noted pastelist Madlyn-Ann Woolwich calls on a group of outstanding artists to demonstrate the important elements that go into creating successful portraits in pastel. Luminous portraits throughout the book demonstrate an amazing range of styles, techniques, and ... see all copies from $18.06! first editions
15 view cover	Old Master Portrait Drawings: 47 Works more books like this by James Spero (Editor) add to wishlist Masterpieces of drawing from the great schools and traditions of Italy and northern Europe, spanning four centuries from Filippino Lippi, Andrea del Sarto, and Titian to Rembrandt, Van Dyck, and Ingres. 47 plates. see all copies from $3.67! new only from $3.93! \| SVS
16 view cover	Painting Expressive Pastel Portraits more books like this by Paul Leveille add to wishlist Techniques for creating life-like portraiture with pastels. Contains eight step by step demonstrations which feature a variety of ages, complexions and expressions. Teaches how to build form and realistic features, the types of marks and textures produced by different papers, and palettes for creating an array of skin tones and hair colourings. see all copies from $6.97! new only from $27.17! \| first editions
17	Drawing Your Baby more books like this by Judy Clifford add to wishlist Designed specifically for new parents who feel inspired to draw or sketch their babies, this volume begins with a detailed section on baby anatomy, followed by demonstrations of how to render gesture and how to manipulate light and shadow. see all copies from $12.50! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
18 view cover	Basic Portrait Techniques more books like this by Rachel Rubin Wolf (Editor) add to wishlist Basic Techniques books offer comprehensive, step-by-step instruction from top North Light artists. Beginners will find information on materials and tools, actual painting techniques, and tips on making the most of each medium. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $53.93! \| first editions
19 view cover	Colored Pencil Portraits Step by Step Colored Pencil Portraits Step by Step more books like this by Ann Kullberg add to wishlist Coloured pencils are a wonderful medium for capturing personalities. Using her own beautiful portraiture for instruction and inspiration, Kullberg walks artists through the process step by step.' see all copies from $17.50! new only from $93.94!
20	How to Draw and Paint Portraits: Famous Artists School Step-By-Step Method more books like this by Famous Artists School add to wishlist see all copies from $3.20! new only from $29.99!
21 view cover	David Hockney Portraits more books like this by Sarah Howgate, Barbara Stern Shapiro, Mark Glazebrook add to wishlist David Hockney (b. 1937) is one of the most significant artists exploring and pushing the boundaries of figurative art today. Hockney has been engaged with portraiture since his teenage years, when he painted "Portrait of My Father" (1955), and his self-portraits and depictions of family, lovers, and friends represent an intimate visual diary of ... see all copies from $25.00! new only from $42.44! \| first editions
22 view cover	Drawing faces : Internet-linked more books like this by Rosie Dickins, J. McCafferty add to wishlist Aimed at the complete beginner, simple instructions and clear, step- by-step illustrations show readers how to construct accurate face shapes and features. The Usborne Quicklinks website gives easy access to the recommended sites, as well as offering downloadable pictures and useful templates. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
23	Drawing Portraits in All Mediums more books like this by Jose Maria Parramon add to wishlist After an introductory discussion of such topics as lighting technique, the correct proportions of the human head, and portrait composition, this book presents four detailed, step-by-step demonstrations in which acclaimed artists draw portraits in very different styles using different mediums. Each artist gives tips about materials, choice of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $35.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24	The Artist by Himself: Self-Portrait Drawings from Youth to Old Age more books like this by Joan Kinneir add to wishlist see all copies from $3.00! signed copies \| first editions
25	How to Paint Portraits in Pastel more books like this by Joe Singer add to wishlist see all copies from $9.00! first editions

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