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Facial Expressions for Artists
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Facial Expressions for Artists

by Oliver Sin
November 2024
Beginner
160 pages
4h 3m
English
Rockport Publishers
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PREFACE

THE IMPORTANCE OF ANATOMY FOR ARTISTS

The study of anatomy is hugely important for all artists, whether you’re a beginner or a professional. Every artist, past, present, and into the future, has and will benefit from anatomical knowledge.

When you understand the anatomy of the head, how the head moves and functions, you’re able to draw it without reference, and the head that you draw will feel natural and alive. With knowledge of anatomy, you can sketch and try out different head designs and play with different compositions. Not only will that knowledge help you learn to draw the face better, you’ll also certainly be reminded of how wondrous our faces are. The face is, after all, our humanity.

To me, people are the most fascinating subjects ...

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