Mastering Portrait Drawing with Susan Lyon

Master the art of portrait drawing with expert Susan Lyon. Known for her all-around artistic knowledge, Susan walks you through the step-by-step process of drawing a portrait with the eye of an artist. Whether you're using pastel pencil as Susan demonstrates, or graphite or charcoal, you'll be mesmerized by the skill level and composition created with your Mastering Portrait Drawing with Susan Lyon DVD. With Mastering Portrait Drawing with Susan Lyon, you'll learn: --How to prepare your drawing with a complete material list, paper, lighting, and an inspirational model --How to achieve artistic observational skills by comparing light and shadow shapes, and measuring your composition --How to build your work with layers instead of rushing to improve your accuracy --And more! Susan emphasizes a kind approach to art making, not putting pressure on herself or her drawings. With Susan as your guide, you'll improve your artistic eye and drawing skills at a realistic speed and develop as a draftsman in impressive ways. What I hope to accomplish is to convey the whimsical beauty I see around me, as well as to make the viewer smile when they look at my work. -Susan Lyon