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How to Draw a Portrait: The step-by-step guide on how to draw portraits in the three-quarters view
In this book, you will discover how to draw a portrait in the three-quarters view. It contains 47 step-by-step illustrations that will guide you one step at a time from blank sheet of paper to the finished portrait. This book is suitable for beginners as well as for advanced art students. Vladimir London - internationally published Author and Art Tutor, the Founder of Drawing Academy, Anatomy Master Class, and co-founder of Old Masters Academy - will show you all you need to know about portrait drawing. The portrait drawing method you are about to discover is based on the following - Use of constructive drawing principles; - The knowledge of human head proportions; - And the knowledge of human head and face anatomy. You will also discover what common mistakes in portrait drawing are and how to avoid them. You will find answer to such questions - How do I draw a portrait proficiently; - How to place facial features in the right place; - How to draw realistic portraits; - How to gain confidence in portrait drawing; - and many more… This book also contains a very special Bonus - the access to the Free "How to Draw a Portrait" Video Lesson!
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110 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 15, 2016
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February 14, 2016
Excellent!
How to draw a portrait is a very detailed step-by-step guide taking you all the way to the finish product. It is a short book but it does what it says and it gets the beginners started. I loved it.
How to draw a portrait is a very detailed step-by-step guide taking you all the way to the finish product. It is a short book but it does what it says and it gets the beginners started. I loved it.
June 16, 2023
I bought half a dozen books on how to draw portraits and this one, by and large, was the best. The author goes through 40+ steps for a single portrait, with painstaking explanations about why this particular step matters. You learn to essentially draw a skull and how to determine correct proportions before even starting to draw the distinctive features of a face. Excellent manual. Highly recommend!
January 3, 2018
Accurate, clear instruction
I found this instruction concise and quite understandable. The drawing I made by following the written instructions was the best and most realistic I have made from written teaching. I would recommend this book to any student, or professional artist interested in improving their portraits.
I found this instruction concise and quite understandable. The drawing I made by following the written instructions was the best and most realistic I have made from written teaching. I would recommend this book to any student, or professional artist interested in improving their portraits.
January 18, 2019
This book gave the direction I needed
Learning to draw has been a challenge for me. I have read several books and have understanding of the general principles. When I attempted to put these principles into practice the results were disappointing. The step by step approach of this book gave me a practical method that works.
Learning to draw has been a challenge for me. I have read several books and have understanding of the general principles. When I attempted to put these principles into practice the results were disappointing. The step by step approach of this book gave me a practical method that works.
July 28, 2026
Decent book on portraiture
The author gives good information concerning the 3/4 facial portrait. I only wish the illustrations in the book were better. Some were difficult to discern. I do recommend the book even for more advanced artists. My contention is that if you can learn a single item from a book, if you’re not considering the price, it’s worth it.
The author gives good information concerning the 3/4 facial portrait. I only wish the illustrations in the book were better. Some were difficult to discern. I do recommend the book even for more advanced artists. My contention is that if you can learn a single item from a book, if you’re not considering the price, it’s worth it.
July 26, 2019
3\4 portraiture
Best description I've experienced thus far.I expect to see a vast improvement in my work as I will not be guessing proportion . I now feel I have a tool box @ my disposal with your clear and concise methods! Thank you for this.great book!
Best description I've experienced thus far.I expect to see a vast improvement in my work as I will not be guessing proportion . I now feel I have a tool box @ my disposal with your clear and concise methods! Thank you for this.great book!
February 21, 2020
No aporta más de lo que está en internet de forma gratuita.
A pesar de eso si crees que es mejor tener una opinión más entonces cómpralo, no perderás nada, finalmente es bastante económico en Kindle.
A pesar de eso si crees que es mejor tener una opinión más entonces cómpralo, no perderás nada, finalmente es bastante económico en Kindle.
November 10, 2020
Excellent instruction.
instruction - not only informative but sage advicesage advice from someone who clearly has a wealth of experience. Very practical especially for an absolute beginner. Glad II started here!
instruction - not only informative but sage advicesage advice from someone who clearly has a wealth of experience. Very practical especially for an absolute beginner. Glad II started here!
January 14, 2017
Great info
My daughter is a beginning artist and she truly enjoyed it! She is following the instructions and practicing now! Great book.
My daughter is a beginning artist and she truly enjoyed it! She is following the instructions and practicing now! Great book.
October 5, 2017
Straight to the point
No fluff straight to the point wish there was more info in this book the simplified presentation was helpful but I just wish it covered more topics.
No fluff straight to the point wish there was more info in this book the simplified presentation was helpful but I just wish it covered more topics.
November 21, 2017
Great learning tool
I would recommend this book that want too learn how to draw portraits the right way has very good steps to follow.
I would recommend this book that want too learn how to draw portraits the right way has very good steps to follow.
June 23, 2022
I need astralprojection right now, this book is God Tier level.
March 3, 2016
Step-by-step guide focused on drawing the head and face.
The portrait process is examined from start to finish. Every facet is fully explained. By following the process from beginning to end you acquire an innate familiarity with the elements of portraiture. An excellent guide for beginners and a valuable reference. The content is so well depicted by the illustrations that the text is almost irrelevant! Follow the illustrated technique and you will develop the basic skill set that every artist requires. A wonderful book! A treasure.
The portrait process is examined from start to finish. Every facet is fully explained. By following the process from beginning to end you acquire an innate familiarity with the elements of portraiture. An excellent guide for beginners and a valuable reference. The content is so well depicted by the illustrations that the text is almost irrelevant! Follow the illustrated technique and you will develop the basic skill set that every artist requires. A wonderful book! A treasure.
November 7, 2020
One of those books that you just wished that you have seen years ago. Fantastic step by step guide...it really really works. :)
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December 13, 2017it is the best portrait book for artist
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