How to Draw the Human Head: Techniques and Anatomy

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Summary: Another Good Book
Review: Louise Gordon's books are all great. The anatomy is simple and the lines are clear. Some books look like they were scribbled. There is plenty of what you want here. Buy all her books.

Natalie

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Summary: A must for portraiture students!
Review: This is the best book I've seen that teaches how to draw human heads accurately without going overboard on the anatomical information.

I've taken college-level figure drawing classes, and when it came time to draw the head, I've been virtually clueless! This book eliminates that feeling. It's easy to get the misconception that drawing heads is a piece of cake; without the information about what lies underneath the skin, understanding how to capture an expression can be a chore. Louise Gordon obviously knows what she's talking about and is thoughtful enough to include tips on shading, contouring, proportion and perspective once students have mastered the basics.