{"product_id":"drawing-portraits-a-complete-guide-isbn-9781800924192","title":"Drawing Portraits: A Complete Guide","description":"\u003cb\u003eCreate characterful, eye-catching portraits using this inspiring, in-depth guide from world-renowned master artist Giovanni Civardi.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eExplore the anatomy that underpins human morphology, discover practical techniques for capturing form, movement, light and character, and study drawings from Civardi's own inspiring sketchbooks.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is essential for anyone wishing to learn or improve on their drawing skills. Starting with the necessary tools and materials, move on to a fundamental exploration of human anatomy and delve into practical considerations such as the technical intricacies of light and shade. With skills and knowledge built up over a career of medical study and artistic exploration, Civardi gives expert guidance on drawing stunning, characterful portraits, from newborns and infants to the elderly, focusing on the facial features individually, as well as the body as a whole.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this comprehensive guide you will learn how to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edraw facial features for a range of ages and genders;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecompose a successful portrait;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ework with light and shade;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ework in different mediums;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunderstand the anatomy and morphology of both adults and children; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edraw portraits using grids;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecapture character and expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCivardi’s technical advice and tips, alongside his own stunning drawings, accrued throughout an illustrious career, make this a crucial resource for any artist. This comprehensive guide brings together 6 books from Search Press’s successful series:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Drawing: Drawing Portraits\u003c\/i\u003e (2002), \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Drawing: Sketching People\u003c\/i\u003e (2011), \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Drawing: Heads and Faces\u003c\/i\u003e (2012), \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Drawing: Portraits of Babies and Children\u003c\/i\u003e (2017)\u003ci\u003e Drawing Using Grids: Portraits with Character\u003c\/i\u003e (2018), \u003ci\u003eDrawing Using Grids: Portraits of Babies and Children\u003c\/i\u003e (2018), \u003ci\u003eThe constituent books have been translated from Italian\u003c\/i\u003e. | Giovanni Civardi is a best-selling Italian artist and author, with over 600,000 copies of his books sold worldwide in English alone. Civardi was born in Milan, Italy in 1947. While training to become a sculptor, portrait artist and illustrator at the Free Life-Study School of the Accademia di Brera, he also studied medicine and surgery. For over a decade, he worked as an illustrator, producing commissions for newspapers, magazines and book covers.\u003cbr\u003eCivardi put on one-man exhibitions of this work, pursuing his interest in the relationship between medical anatomy and the human form as depicted by the artist. His extensive experience gained from teaching anatomy, life drawing and portraiture has led to the publication of numerous books in which Civardi's experiences are brought into focus.","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48759452205285,"sku":"NP9781800924192","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/drawing-portraits-a-complete-guide-isbn-9781800924192","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}