face in art

This book introduces readers to the art of manga and is a guide to creating ones own images in the distinctive manga style. It explains, in easy-to-follow text and logical step-by-step photographs, the basic techniques required for mastery of the manga style, with particular emphasis on distinctive, dramatic, and striking expressions and poses.

Introduces a variety of tricks and techniques for mastering features, heads, and expressions, with explanations and hundreds of illustrations.

Contains illustrated, step-by-step instructions for drawing faces for portraits, caricatures, and cartoons, and includes recommended Web sites for further information.

Demonstrates how to draw faces in nine steps beginning with geometric lines and circles and ending with a complete detailed drawing.