The Art of Portraiture: A practical guide to better drawing with Stephen Bauman

About the book:

This is no ordinary book about drawing portraits; this is a book that can transform you into a ‘person that draws’. Author, artist, 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 a professional artist and teacher.

Whether you’re a beginner or an accomplished artist, The Art of Portraiture will take you on a journey of discovery, exploring how to capture the essence of a person with just graphite and practice.

Within the four main chapters – Vision, Foundation, Practice, and Process – invaluable topics are covered in thoughtful detail. These include classic fundamentals such as shadow, light, composition, and anatomy; each discussed with a philosophical approach and always with the artist’s individual journey in mind. In addition to art theory and educational insights, there are compositional analyses and practical exercises on specific techniques, accompanied by illustrative examples, helpful diagrams, and stunning finished pieces. 

Source: the publisher's website.

About the artist:

Stephen Bauman is a classically trained artist and spent 12 years as an instructor in the drawing and painting programme of the The Florence Academy of Art. He was also the director of the Anatomy & Ecorche Department for six years, first in Sweden and then in the USA. In 2020, he left the academy to focus his efforts on his art career and online courses. To hear and see what Stephen Bauman has to say about his work:

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