
Caricatures
Alex Hughes(Author)
Collins (Publisher)
Published on 3. April 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-0-00-721594-2 (ISBN)
Description
This best-selling title is relaunched in April 2006 with a fresh new cover design. Packed with step-by-step illustrations, this comprehensive guide provides all the techniques needed to master the art of caricature.
Drawing caricatures has always been popular and this book makes it simple and enjoyable. All the fundamentals are covered, to give the reader a sound foundation in caricature drawing techniques, with many step-by-step illustrations demonstrating how to put them into practice. The book includes accessible and practical information on:
* Tools, equipment and props
* Basic shapes and proportions
* How to portray personality, features and expressions
* Working from photographs
Perfect for total beginners, Learn to Draw Caricatures will also be valuable for experienced artists seeking to improve their caricature drawing skills.
Drawing caricatures has always been popular and this book makes it simple and enjoyable. All the fundamentals are covered, to give the reader a sound foundation in caricature drawing techniques, with many step-by-step illustrations demonstrating how to put them into practice. The book includes accessible and practical information on:
* Tools, equipment and props
* Basic shapes and proportions
* How to portray personality, features and expressions
* Working from photographs
Perfect for total beginners, Learn to Draw Caricatures will also be valuable for experienced artists seeking to improve their caricature drawing skills.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
269 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-721594-2 (9780007215942)
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Person
Alex Hughes is a professional caricaturist and has an MA in Visual Communication. His work is regularly published in newspapers, including The Daily Telegraph, and various magazines. Several of his caricatures were also featured in Drawing Cartoons That Sell.