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The ultimate guide to learning how to easily draw stunning, realistic faces. The human head is one of the most challenging yet rewarding subjects to draw. In this book, popular YouTube drawing instructor Braden Messer details how to master classic portrait drawing techniques. Using simple, step-by-step projects he provide readers a solid foundation to depict any face.Messer details easy techniques for constructing eyes, noses, lips, ears, and hair, as well as placing these features on a head with accurate proportions. With this book, readers will build their understanding of the anatomy of the human head along with their muscle memory and confidence to be able to draw beautiful portraits with ease.In this book you will learn: *To understand the Loomis method of portraiture, which utilizes sections to depict the human head*Mastering the Asaro method, which helps artists understand the planes of the face*How to construct eyes, noses, lips, ears, and hair with accurate proportions*Drawing portraits with pencils and pens as well as digitally with Procreate*And more!

An insightful and comprehensive guide to mastering the art of drawing and illustrating architecture.Inspiring architecture and beautiful buildings are all around us. Artists often gravitate toward building facades, doors, windows, and roofs that tell a story, convey history, and contain intricate detail. But learning to successfully capture these works on paper can be quite a challenge.Artist and illustrator Demi Lang has been creating beautiful architectural drawings for years. Working in ink and colored pencils and using reference photos in her studio, Demi specializes in creating artwork that is highly realistic, representational, and incredibly detailed. In this book, she shares her knowledge and techniques so that you, too, can learn to create and illustrate your own architectural drawings.With inspiring illustrations, clear writing, and an encouraging tone, Demi makes the process of learning to draw architecture both approachable and enjoyable. Writing for artists of all levels, Demi first guides you step-by-step through her entire drawing process. You will learn: - How best to set up your workspace, and the materials you'll need- The importance of building a photo reference library and choosing good images to work from- Three methods to use for transferring a reference photo to paper for the initial drawing- Techniques for achieving realistic tone, value, texture, shadow, and light in your drawings- How to add layer upon layer of color, lines, details, and highlights to create works that leap off the paper with exciting dimensionality and lifeIn the second half of the book, Demi works through several complete projects from start to finish and provides the reference photos for each project so you can follow along and put your skills to the test! These projects help you work and practice in different ways with varied subject matter: a freehand black-and-white sketch; an intricate architectural detail; a monochrome study; a full-color drawing; and a drawing that features gold leaf gilding to really take your work to the next level!Throughout the book, Demi emphasizes the importance of practice and patience, and encourages you to not put too much pressure on yourself to complete a perfect drawing every time. If you take your time and work methodically, you will succeed! Whether you are an artist, a professional illustrator, or simply someone who loves to draw, this book provides you with the skills, techniques, and knowledge to draw stunning illustrations of buildings and architecture.TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionChapter 1: Art Materials and WorkspaceChapter 2: Sketching and Building a Photo Reference LibraryChapter 3: Art Theory and TechniquesChapter 4: Step-by-Step ProcessChapter 5: Black-and-White SketchChapter 6: Focusing on Architectural DetailsChapter 7: MonochromeChapter 8: Full-Color DrawingChapter 9: Full-Color Drawing with GoldResources

Draw and paint amazing digital portraits with Procreate!Learning to draw and paint portraits is a rewarding, fun, and fulfilling experience for any artist, but it can be a bit overwhelming to simultaneously learn the techniques for drawing faces and the vast array of features and tools that software Procreate offers. If you're seeking to dramatically improve your skills and create amazing portraits, Portraits with Procreate is for you.Written by artist, illustrator, and designer Melissa de Nobrega, Portraits with Procreate is a knowledge-packed resource for artists wanting to learn how to create digital art with Procreate. By providing helpful demos, step-by-step tutorials, and real-world projects, this book will help you gain a deep understanding of Procreate's interface and tools, anatomy for drawing faces, and drawing and painting techniques for creating beautiful portraits. The book covers: - The basics of digital art creation, including the differences between digital and traditional mediums and the tools required to get started - How to use Procreate's interface and tools, including gestural controls, canvas creation, color tools, layers, brushes, the selection tool, and the transform tool - The anatomy of the head and face, including the structure of the skull and key facial features such as the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears - How to sketch and refine portrait drawings, including how to set up a reference photo in Procreate and refine sketches for accuracy - How to paint portraits in Procreate, including creating a simple grayscale painting, adding color, and finalizing and sharing the work After teaching you the basics of Procreate, facial anatomy, and portrait drawing and painting techniques, Melissa brings it all together by working through five complete portrait projects from start to finish. Regardless of your skill level, Portraits with Procreate is a comprehensive guide and excellent resource for artists of all types who want to improve their work and create truly impressive digital portraits. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Making Digital Art with Procreate Chapter 2: The Basics of Procreate Chapter 3: Anatomy: Features of the Head and Face Chapter 4: Drawing Portraits Chapter 5: Painting Portraits Chapter 6: Portrait Projects Additional Resources

In the past, landscape photography largely ended when the last light of dusk faded from the sky. Today it's only beginning. The latest digital cameras have made it easy to create images of the landscape at night that film and early digital photographers could only dream of. Equipped with off-the-shelf cameras, more and more photographers are venturing into the night, far beyond the comforting glow of city lights, and returning with spectacular images of places both familiar and unknown that are unlike anything seen before. Dusk to Dawn: A Guide to Landscape Photography at Night is your guide to this new photographic world. In it, photographer Glenn Randall-author of the bestselling The Art, Science, and Craft of Great Landscape Photography-teaches you how to plan, shoot, and process professional-quality images of the Milky Way, the aurora, lunar eclipses, meteor showers, star trails, and landscapes lit solely by moonlight. Throughout the book, Randall emphasizes ways to integrate beautiful depictions of the night sky with equally compelling renditions of the land below to create complete landscape images that evoke a sense of place-and a sense of wonder. Equipped with the knowledge in this book, readers will be prepared to create their own nocturnal masterpieces.

"If you've ever dreamed of crafting your own handmade mugs, bowls, or plates but your vision is more bold and colorful than beige and simple, this is your book. Noted potter Viviana Matsuda, also known as Mud Witch, has amassed a devoted following of fans who love her creative, curvy designs. ... [This book] covers all the essential information on diving into making imaginative creations. Starting with the basics on working with clay, choosing a project, and familiarizing yourself with tools and techniques, Matsuda also covers everything you need to know about pinch pots, slab building, firing, glazing, and everything in between"--