Facial Expressions for Artists
techniques for capturing emotion and mood in portrait and character drawings
$59.45
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
25 November 2024
Summary
Unlock the Language of the Face: A Guide to Drawing Expressive Emotions
Breathe life into your portraiture with this inclusive guide to drawing the full range of human emotions, from fear to rage, grief to joy.
An accurate depiction of a subject or character’s facial expression is the key to conveying their individuality as well as authentic emotion or mood. Written and illustrated by Oliver Sin, celebrated portrait artist and veteran instructor, Facial Expressions for A…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780760382400 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0760382409 |
| Series: | For Artists |
| Author: | Oliver Sin |
| Publisher: | Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Rockport Publishers Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 25 November 2024 |
| Weight: | 640g |
| Dimensions: | 17mm x 329mm x 238mm |
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Critics Review
“Artists looking to increase the realism and emotional content of their portraiture will find plenty of food for thought in this accessible volume.”
* Library Journal *“Unreservedly recommended.”
* Midwest Book Review *About The Author
Oliver Sin
Oliver Sin graduated from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration. He began his career as a computer games concept artist, including stints at LucasArts and 3DO, and has been teaching for the Academy’s School of 2D Animation and the School of Fine Art since 2001. His award-winning portrait art has been recognized by the Portrait Society of America, and featured in the journal The Art of the Portrait, and in International Artist and Southwest Art magazines. He is the author of Drawing the Head for Artists. Born in Hong Kong, Sin has lived in San Francisco since 1990.
Selected Awards
- First Place Drawing, People’s Choice Award: Portrait Society of America, 2021 - 22nd Annual International Portrait Competition, The Art of the Portrait
- Finalist, Artistic Excellence: Southwest Art magazine, 2020
- Exceptional Merit Award: Portrait Society of America, 2019
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