The Artist's Complete Guide to Drawing the Head

In this innovative guide master art instructor William Maughan demonstrates how to create a realistic human likeness by using the classic and highly accurate modeling technique of chiaroscuro (Italian for &#147;light and dark&#148;) developed by Leonardo da Vinci during the High Renaissance.<br><br>Maughan first introduces readers to the basics of this centuries-old technique showing how to analyze form light and shadow; use dark pencil white pencil and toned paper to create a full range of values; use the elements of design to enhance a likeness; and capture a sitter&#146;s gestures and proportions. He then demonstrates step by step how to draw each facial feature develop visual awareness and render the head in color with soft pastels.