Facial Expressions: A Visual Reference for Artists
by Mark Simon
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Author: Mark SimonBrand: Watson Guptill
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-06-01
ISBN: 0823016714
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
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Summary: 5 Stars
Learning to draw generally has two parts.
(I) Learning to draw in general (gesture, contour, tone, etc.)
(II) Learning to draw the thing we want to draw. (head, hands, figure, foliage. etc.)
When we learn to draw, and mature as an artist, one realizes the real value of reference. Initially we learn to draw by observation, and then we learn to analyze and get into construction, drawing from memory, and so on.
When it is time to produce consistent consumable art such as a graphic novel, or story illustration, reference is invaluable.
There are essentially two things that give life to an illustration of people, first is the action, gesture or pose of the figure and the second is expression of the face. if we could get these right, then we can tell a story.
For facial expressions, just like anything else the basics are essential, such as the anatomy of the face, the musculature, and the way it moves, twists and turns when the face takes different expressions. A study of basic expressions, and then more subtle variations, helps understand and clarify. While we may spend considerable amount of time in studying facial expressions, it can be daunting to remember all the variations, and bring about the exact subtlety while illustrating a picture.
This is where this handy reference comes in. It can of course be used for studying expressions. But there are other books, such as the one by Gary Faigin. This is simply a photographic reference, which can be applied directly or abstracted into the situation as needed. There is also a companion volume for babies and teens and a wonderful website supporting these books.
The book simply contains crisp, black and white photographs of expressions of various models of various types and ages.
The book though large format, is printed on light paper, making it very flexible, and easy to use.
Summary of Facial Expressions: A Visual Reference for Artists
All artists are tired of persuading their nearest and dearest to look sad?look glad?look mad?madder?no, even madder?okay, hold it. For those artists (and their long-suffering friends), here is the best book ever. Facial Expressions includes more than 2,500 photographs of 50 faces?men and women of a variety of ages, shapes, sizes, and ethnicities?each demonstrating a wide range of emotions and shown from multiple angles. Who can use this book? Oh, only every artist on the planet, including art students, illustrators, fine artists, animators, storyboarders, and comic book artists. But wait, there?s more! Additional photos focus on people wearing hats and couples kissing, while illustrations show skull anatomy and facial musculature. Still not enough? How about a one-of-a-kind series of photos of lips pronouncing the phonemes used in human speech? Animators will swoon?and artists will show a range of facial expressions from happy to happiest to ecstatic.How-to Books
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