{"product_id":"9781440319815","title":"The Art of Portrait Drawing: Learn the Essential Techniques of the Masters","description":"\"\u003ci\u003eArt is not what you see, but what you make others see\u003c\/i\u003e.\"—Edgar Degas\u003cp\u003eLearn how to turn what you see into masterful, expressive art. With the practical instruction and advice in these pages, you can develop the skills necessary to draw fine portraits in the realist tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Portrait Drawing\u003c\/i\u003e, skilled artist Joy Thomas passes on to you the lessons she has gathered from generations of the world's greatest artists. Learn about the golden mean, the traditional three-color portrait, the secrets of proportion and more methods used by the Old Masters and today's best artists alike!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll find:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction to every commonly used drawing medium, including charcoal, Conté and graphite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn illustrated overview of the history of portrait drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime-honored methods for drawing accurately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsights on how to capture not only the likeness, but also the mood and essence of your subject\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice on posing a subject, setting up lighting, choosing the right tools and composing effectively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 in-depth, step-by-step drawing demonstrations to develop your skills and your confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003ePortraying the human face is the ultimate expression of art. Use \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Portrait Drawing\u003c\/i\u003e as the road map for your artistic quest.","brand":"F+W Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47123642188016,"sku":"9781440319815","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781440319815_p0.jpg?v=1763786546","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781440319815","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}