4.77/5
Author: Jane Davenport
Publication Date: Jan 15, 2015
Formats: PDF,Paperback,Kindle
Rating: 4.77/5 out of 1158
Publisher: Quarry Books
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WOW! I LOVE THIS BOOK.Aug 07, 2017
The other day the hubby was making a purchase online and needed something to toss in to get free shipping. So he asks me if there's anything I need. Need? Nope. I do plan on buying this book I have checked out from the library though. He asks me to send him a link. As soon as he saw what this book was he actually said "If I had seen this book while I was out shopping somewhere, I would have bought it for you even if you hadn't sent me the link". Not because he knows who Jane Davenport is, but The other day the hubby was making a purchase online and needed something to toss in to get free shipping. So he asks me if there's anything I need. Need? Nope. I do plan on buying this book I have checked out from the library though. He asks me to send him a link. As soon as he saw what this book was he actually said "If I had seen this book while I was out shopping somewhere, I would have bought it for you even if you hadn't sent me the link". Not because he knows who Jane Davenport is, but because faces are pretty much all I draw and he knows I love that art journal girl kind of look.Dec 28, 2014
Absolutely beautiful book, full of information on drawing and painting faces. There is an e-course to partner with this book which starts in March 2015. Definately a must have for anyone who loves to draw faces or would like to learn.Aug 31, 2018
I truly love this book. Jane Davenport starts off by discussing different types of mediums and supplies. From different types of paintbrushes to use, to tips on gesso. She gives little explanations on the best way to use pastels, markers, etc. in order to get the effect you want. Davenport goes step by step on how to draw faces which makes it easy to follow along. She really simplifies it all for you by breaking down each facial feature. She teaches guidelines on how to draw proportional faces. I truly love this book. Jane Davenport starts off by discussing different types of mediums and supplies. From different types of paintbrushes to use, to tips on gesso. She gives little explanations on the best way to use pastels, markers, etc. in order to get the effect you want. Davenport goes step by step on how to draw faces which makes it easy to follow along. She really simplifies it all for you by breaking down each facial feature. She teaches guidelines on how to draw proportional faces. Whether you want realistic proportions or “whimsical†proportions, whimsical is her specialty. Davenport then moves on to “whimsical techniques†you can do with different mediums. I love that she gives you the basics and then expands on ways to “let loose†with the supplies. She wants you to get to know the supplies and how to use them the way you're most comfortable.Nov 09, 2017
Oh my goodness, this book is so much fun. The techniques for both drawing faces and using different media to create are so helpful and the projects have given me hours of enjoyment. I love books like this that make me want to grab my sketchbook and immediately get to work.Mar 07, 2017
This mixed media how to book is excellent!May 11, 2015
This book starts with the basics of facial geography, so all the parts are properly spaced and proportioned. Then it provides the author's technique for drawing each part, breaking down the steps and explaining why she does it that way. She encourages experimentation in all of these, pointing to the areas where tweaking the basic design can be most successful. Then she dives into color, exploring several different mediums.Jan 15, 2016
I picked up this book convinced it wouldn't teach me much. This book did the exact opposite of what I expected. Jane might not have one of her best pieces on this cover, that it can be very misleading, but her whole book is about being free and letting your inner child out. She shares vital information, from tools of the trade (and how she uses them via examples.) as well as her own personal technique of having a drawing journal (and how to build your own.) she also teaches the basics of faces, I picked up this book convinced it wouldn't teach me much. This book did the exact opposite of what I expected. Jane might not have one of her best pieces on this cover, that it can be very misleading, but her whole book is about being free and letting your inner child out. She shares vital information, from tools of the trade (and how she uses them via examples.) as well as her own personal technique of having a drawing journal (and how to build your own.) she also teaches the basics of faces, making it look so easy even a novice can do it. After reading this book I feel enlightened. She taught me things not even my illustration courses at college taught me. If I had a chance to take one of Jane davenport's classes I would love to. ...moreApr 04, 2016
Pretty and colorful book if you want to find your own style of drawing faces.Dec 30, 2015
Love Jane Davenport. She is not only a brilliant and talented artist, but teacher, author and inspiration as well. Every page is a feast of colors, materials, tutorials and artwork for the eyes and the soul.Apr 28, 2015
I love Jane Davenport's style. It would easily translate across several mediums-acrylic, pastel, ink, even watercolor. She offers online classes all of the time on her website, janedavenport.com. This book includes the tutorials from one of those classes. If you don't have the $100+ for an online class this is a great alternative.Feb 07, 2016
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It taught me so many different skills on drawing and painting. Jane Davenport is so talented and is a gifted teacher as well. I find myself going back to this book for resources and inspiration. This is a must own book to any artist or a person that would like to learn about art. Jane comprehensively covers art materials, how to draw noses, eyes, lips faces, painting, shadowing etc... It's filled with so much knowledge. It is one of my favorite books.Jan 17, 2017
One of my goals for 2017 is to grow more confident with the art that I create. I'd heard a great deal about Jane's book and every review praised Jane's ability to teach, even in book format. (If you aren't aware, Jane teaches awesome online workshops.) I've read this in its entirety and have begun to move step by step through the lessons. These are exactly the skills I've needed to acquire to move into a new way of interacting with my journals. Highly recommended!Feb 20, 2015
Jane has created a beautiful book. I love that it is all her own work. Too many mixed media art books are a compilation of many artists. When I buy I book I expect to get the art from the author not a whole group of their friends. Jane shows her process of creating beautiful faces using a variety of different mediums. I love that aspect of this book. Now I want to pull out my gelatos or my PanPastels and do some faces too. I like her no nonsense approach and gift of creativity. This book really Jane has created a beautiful book. I love that it is all her own work. Too many mixed media art books are a compilation of many artists. When I buy I book I expect to get the art from the author not a whole group of their friends. Jane shows her process of creating beautiful faces using a variety of different mediums. I love that aspect of this book. Now I want to pull out my gelatos or my PanPastels and do some faces too. I like her no nonsense approach and gift of creativity. This book really delivers. ...moreJul 28, 2015
This book is really informative & breaks it all down so that even a person that's never drawn anything is able to do so now. It starts off discussing different mediums & the pros & cons of those mediums. Watercolor, for instance, is one of the trickiest mediums to work with. The book then basically breaks down how to draw every aspect of the face.Feb 07, 2017
Especially good if you want to learn to draw the style of face that the author draws, but there are a lot of good general tips and adaptable exercises and techniques to try, too (especially for a beginner like me)Dec 07, 2017
This was a great book! Step by step instructions that were easy to follow. I also love how she explained how to use different mediums.Mar 26, 2019
Can faces besides young, porcelain-skinned, swan-necked white girls be beautiful? According to this book, not even worth considering.Apr 18, 2018
Buy this book! Especially if you are a hobbyist mixed media artist. Jane is a fantastic artist and teacher. Keep this book for referrals. This is my go-to book when I'm suffering from artist's block.Feb 09, 2019
Fun drawing book with lots of "face" exercises. I am going to purchase my own copy. I borrowed this one from the Berea Public Library. Doing the exercises leads the way to feature placement, orientation,and expression.Oct 06, 2017
Actually, I am not really finished with the book - meaning I didn't do all the exercises. But overall I really like the style of the book. It was also quite motivating, although drawing needs practise practise practise.Dec 19, 2017
An excellent resource for any artist that is trying to improve on their face drawing and mixed media techniques. I learned a few tips I will be able to use right away. A great resource for an artist’s library.Oct 21, 2018
This is just what I was looking for. Not only does the author have several projects that show how to draw faces, she also explains different types of art supplies and how they are used. I haven't been in an art class in quite a while, and I needed a refresher course on what to use and how to use it.Sep 18, 2017
Pretty but simple book. Loved the layers and colors, didn't like the super long necks and eyes. Obviously the idea is to take what you enjoy, play with it, and make it your own... but Davenport focuses solely on her style for the most part. There are a few prompts that look interesting, but the page list of materials and introduction runs for about 30 pages and this isn't a long book at all either. Overall I'm glad I got it from my library! :-)Nov 14, 2017
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