ISBN: PB: 9781440354618

GMC Group, North Light Books

July 2019

128 pp.

27,7x21,0 cm

full colour throughout

PB:
£21.99
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Drawing Realistic Pencil Portraits Step-by-Step

Basic Techniques for the Head and Face

For sale in Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Poland, Russia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan only!

Learn to draw realistic portraits using only two types of pencils and the "Maas method" of approaching the blank page. Techniques and exercises build on one another as you practice your skills and gain confidence. Learn to draw different ages, face types, skin and hair with more than 15 step-by-step demonstrations for. Learn the fundamentals and you'll be on your way to more advanced art techniques and materials.

About the author

Justin Maas studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, University of British Columbia, and earned a degree in Visual Communications from Alberta College of Art + Design (ACAD). He's been a professional illustrator, artist and designer for 20 years. Besides pencil, he works primarily in pastel, acrylic and watercolor. His work is on display at various galleries and locations in Canada, and he has sold work to private collections all over the world. Justin is a Signature Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists (AFCA) and an Elected Member of the Society of Canadian Artists (SCA).