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Caricatures

by Angela Gair, Alex Hughs
RM40.56 MYR
Caricatures
Caricatures

Master caricature art, beginner-friendly, diverse styles.

If you're looking to dip your toes into the fascinating world of caricatures, this book might just be your perfect starting point. It's designed to make the learning process enjoyable and approachable, guiding you through various types of this art form. Whether you find yourself drawn to political satire or just want to draw fun portraits of your friends, this book will offer the foundational skills you need to begin your journey.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Caricatures

by Angela Gair, Alex Hughs
RM40.56 MYR
ISBN: 9780004133287
Authors: Angela Gair, Alex Hughs
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Date of Publication: 1999-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art, Creative Nonfiction
Related Topics: Drawing, Art and Photography
Goodreads rating: 3.54
(rated by 13 readers)

Description

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 techniques, and numerous entertaining caricatures and step-by-step drawings show how these are put into practice. The book includes practical information tools and equipment; basic shapes and proportions; facial features and expressions; portraying personality; using photographs; working up sketches; and symbols and props.
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Master caricature art, beginner-friendly, diverse styles.

If you're looking to dip your toes into the fascinating world of caricatures, this book might just be your perfect starting point. It's designed to make the learning process enjoyable and approachable, guiding you through various types of this art form. Whether you find yourself drawn to political satire or just want to draw fun portraits of your friends, this book will offer the foundational skills you need to begin your journey.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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