Caricatures

Learn to Draw Caricatures is a new title in the successful Learn to Draw series of instructional step-by-step books for beginners, now with attractive new covers. It covers the four main types of caricatures - portrait, political, stylized and quick-sketch.


Drawing is an essential skill for all artists, and this book makes learning to draw caricatures as simple as possible. All the basics are covered, to provide a sound foundation in technique, while numerous entertaining caricatures and step-by-step drawings show how these are put into practice. The book includes practical information on:




tools and equipment
basic shapes and proportions
facial features and expressions
portraying personality
using photographs
working up sketches
symbols and props


Perfect for total beginners, Learn to Draw Caricatures will also be valuable to more experienced artists wanting to improve their caricature drawing skills.