Drawing the Portrait
Step-by-Step Lessons for Mastering Classic Techniques for Beginners
The ultimate guide to learning how to easily draw stunning, realistic faces. The human head is one of the most challenging yet rewarding subjects to draw. In this immersive book, popular YouTube drawing instructor Braden Messer breaks down the basics of how to master classic portrait drawing techniques using simple, step-by-step projects. By demystifying classic drawing styles such as the Loomis Method (which utilises sections to depict the human head) and the Asaro head (which helps artists fully understand the planes of the face) readers will have a solid foundation to work with when it comes to depicting any face.
Messer will also share his easy techniques for constructing eyes, noses, lips, ears, and hair as well as placing these features on a head with accurate proportions. With this book, readers will build their understanding of the anatomy of the human head along with their muscle memory and confidence to be able to create beautiful portraits with ease.
Braden Messer is a visual artist who specialises in teaching complex drawing concepts via simplified methods. He spent years honing his skills studying the works of names such as Andrew Loomis, John Asaro, and Leonardo Da Vinci. He co-founded Messer Creations where he creates drawing tutorial classes on platforms such as YouTube, Skillshare, and Instagram. He has spent the last 6 years making drawing concepts like the Loomis method easily accessible through his online videos so that everyone in the world with an internet connection can easily learn and express themselves through drawing.
