People & Portraits (Drawing in Color) (Paperback)

by Lee Hammond (Author) "As I mentioned in the introduction, each brand of pencil has its own characteristics..." (more)
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Product Description
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.

About the Author
Lee Hammond is the author of 6 Discover Drawing titles, How to Draw Lifelike Portraits from Photographs, and How to Draw Portraits in Colored Pencils from Photographs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books; 1st edition (October 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158180038X
• ISBN-13: 978-1581800388
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #595,450 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars People & Portraits (Drawing in Color) by Lee Hammond, February 22, 2006

By	Jeff (Ohio Valley) - See all my reviews

Excellent book - especially for those just learning the art form. An excellent adjunct to Ms. Hammond's books on drawing with graphite. Helps the beginning artist make the transition from grayscale to color.

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4.0 out of 5 stars IF you like this technique, May 8, 2008

By	Jennifer Spencer "HPs of Jennicysm" (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I had heard that it's always best to see if you like the art in the book before learning how to create a similar style. This is a great book if you like the style personally. I, however, do not. I prefer the MUCH more difficult style where the skin tones look buttery smooth but I like the book anyway as it's always helpful to know more technique whether you ever use it or not. So, if you like the style, you'll LOVE the book as it's well-explained and demonstrated!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best Art Instructor Ever!, March 4, 2008

By	Eagles Soar (USA) - See all my reviews

I have learned so much from Lee Hammond! She is the best illustrator, telling you what you need, what paper to use and how to use all your tools of any book that I have ever read. I am trying to buy ALL of her books. She leaves NO details out! It is almost like being in one of her classes. Thank you Lee Hammond!