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The Artist's Complete Guide to Drawing the Head Paperback – January 1, 2004

by William Maughan (Author)

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In this innovative guide, master art instructor William Maughan demonstrates how to create a realistic human likeness by using the classic and highly accurate modeling technique of chiaroscuro (Italian for “light and dark”) developed by Leonardo da Vinci during the High Renaissance.

Maughan first introduces readers to the basics of this centuries-old technique, showing how to analyze form, light, and shadow; use dark pencil, white pencil, and toned paper to create a full range of values; use the elements of design to enhance a likeness; and capture a sitter’s gestures and proportions. He then demonstrates, step by step, how to draw each facial feature, develop visual awareness, and render the head in color with soft pastels.
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  1. Print length
    160 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Watson-Guptill
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2004
  5. Dimensions
    8.52 x 0.4 x 10.99 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    9780823003594
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0823003594
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Master artist reveals Renaissance portrait techniques using chiaroscuro

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William Maughan has taught advanced head drawing, head painting, and landscape painting at both the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA, and the Academy of Art College in San Francisco. He lives in Napa, CA.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0823003590
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Watson-Guptill
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2004
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780823003594
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0823003594
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.32 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.52 x 0.4 x 10.99 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #99,786 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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