<B><I>Drawing the Head for Artists</I> is the definitive modern guide to drawing the human head and portrait, featuring the classic mediums and methods of the Old Masters.<BR/> </B><BR/> Written by celebrated portrait artist and veteran studio instructor Oliver Sin, this richly informative and beautifully illustrated volume leads readers <B>step-by-step</B> through his method, from<B> establishing a point of view</B> to applying the timeless principles for <B>creating an accurate and expressive likeness</B>.<BR/><BR/> Among the topics covered: <ul><li><B>Essential Materials & Techniques</B>:<B></B>Learn about necessary supplies and basic drawing techniques, including hatching, various stroke styles, and blending.</li><li><B>Applying the Essentials</B>:<B> </B>Explore how the concepts of sight-sizing, value, negative space/shapes, and plane changes factor into a portrait’s underlying structure.</li><li><B>Techniques for Creating Depth & Dimension</B>:<B></B>I