📘 Drawing Made Easy: Lifelike Heads by Lance Richlin

Master the art of portrait drawing with Drawing Made Easy: Lifelike Heads. This instructional guide by artist Lance Richlin walks you through the step-by-step process of creating realistic head and facial drawings in graphite.

✨ What You’ll Learn:

• How to use essential drawing tools and shading techniques
• The key anatomical structures of the head
• How to light the subject and capture a variety of expressions
• Step-by-step method: lay-in, plumb lines, volumes, edges, tonal patterns, and polishing
• Tips for drawing from life or from photographs
• Troubleshooting advice to solve common problems and improve accuracy

Richlin emphasizes traditional techniques used by the old masters, making this an excellent resource for beginners and intermediate artists who want to build strong portrait skills.