Morpho: Face, Head, And Neck

By (author) Michel Lauricella
Short description/annotation:
The must-have guide for all artists who draw the human figure!
Description:
The must-have guide for all artists who draw the human figure! This small, portable book presents a unique perspective on the head, face, and neck for artists to study and implement in their drawing work. In this book, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella offers more than 300 original drawings and diagrams. The face, head, and neck are shown in great detail and from multiple angles. There are dedicated sections that address facial proportions, the simplified forms underneath the detailed anatomy, the underlying reference points of the skeleton, and the musculature, skin, and fat of the head, face, and neck. The author also offers instruction and tips for drawing hair that will help you in creating successful portraits. Geared toward artists of all levels from beginners through professionals this handy, pocket-sized book will help spark your imagination and creativity. Whether your interest is in portraiture, figure drawing, fine arts, fashion design, game design, or creating comic book or manga art, you will find this helpful book filled with actionable insights. (Publisher''s Note: This book features an exposed binding style. This is intentional, as it is designed to help the book lay flat as you draw.)
Biographical note:
Michel Lauricella received his education at Paris''s Ecole nationale superieure des beaux-arts (National School of Fine Arts). He has been teaching morphology for over twenty years, first at the Emile Cohl school in Lyons, then at the city of Paris''s Ateliers des Beaux-Arts, the Gobelins school in Paris, Lisaa in Paris, and the Atelier in Angouleme. He currently teaches at the Fabrica114 studio in Paris.