Good drawings aren't always the ones that you've spent a lot of time on; some of the best pieces are swift, energetic studies that capture the feel of the subject in a few well-placed lines. This book contains a series of exercises that develop the core skills for drawing portraits, all of which can be completed in just 15 minutes.
- Learn to draw facial features
- Understand the angles of the head
- Develop textures for hair and skin
- Render facial expressions
- Experiment with light and tone
About Jake Spicer
Jake Spicer is an artist and drawing tutor based in Brighton, England. He is head tutor at the independent drawing school Draw, a co-director of the Drawing Circus and regularly runs portrait and figure drawing courses for the Camden Arts Centre and National Portrait Gallery. Visit his website www.jakespicerart.co.uk to learn more about his artwork.
