This is no ordinary book about drawing portraits this is a book that may change your life and
identity – transforming you into a dedicated artist who draws with passion and skill. Whether
you’re a beginner or already an accomplished artist The Art of Portraiture takes you on a
journey of discovery about what it takes to capture the essence of a person with just graphite
and patience. Author and expert teacher Stephen Bauman offers a synthesis of the best lessons
he has learned in his career as a student as well as the most efficient exercises he’s
developed as an artist and teacher. If you're up for a bit of adventure a touch of
self-discovery and a whole lot of drawing then you're in the right place. This book is
Stephen’s earnest attempt to share what he’s learned (often the hard way) about drawing
portraits. Spoiler alert: There were plenty of awkward attempts eraser battles and moments
where his ‘likenesses’ were more cartoon than human. But isn't that the point of learning – to
embrace the stumbles and celebrate the breakthroughs? There are chapters answering questions
such as ‘What makes a drawing work?’ followed by practical tutorials on specific techniques
including Value Mapping and Form Visualization all accompanied by incredible illustrative
examples and steps. Ultimately readers can reflect on the transformation they have achieved
throughout the book and focus on their continuous growth and improvement. This is a wonderfully
deep dive into the messy marvellous and occasionally magical world of portrait drawing.
