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Drawing: Faces & Features
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Drawing: Faces & Features

by Debra Kaufman Yaun
January 2006
Beginner content levelBeginner
32 pages
2h 49m
English
Walter Foster
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Developing Hair

There are many different types and styles of hair—thick and thin; long and short; curly, straight, and wavy; and even braided! And because hair is often one of an individual’s most distinguishing features, knowing how to render different types and textures is essential. When drawing hair, don’t try to draw every strand; just create the overall impression and allow the viewer’s eye and imagination to fill in the rest.

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STEP 1 I use an HB pencil to sketch the shape of the head and place the features. Then I use loose strokes to block in the general outline of the hair. Starting at the part on the left side of the head, I lightly ...

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ISBN: 9781560109655