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Facial Expressions for Artists : Techniques for Capturing Emotion and Mood in Portrait and Character Drawings - Oliver Sin

Facial Expressions for Artists

Techniques for Capturing Emotion and Mood in Portrait and Character Drawings

By: Oliver Sin

Paperback | 19 December 2025

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From Oliver Sin, accomplished artist, veteran art instructor, and author of Drawing the Head for Artists, Facial Expressions for Artists teaches how to convey a wide range of human emotion in portrait and character drawings.  

Breathe life into your portraiture with this inclusive guide to drawing the full range of human emotions, from fear to rage, grief to joy.

An accurate depiction of a subject or character's facial expression is the key to conveying their individuality as well as authentic emotion or mood. Written and illustrated by Oliver Sin, celebrated portrait artist, veteran instructor, and author of Drawing the Head for Artists, Facial Expressions for Artists:
 Shows how the skull and facial musculature translate into the planes of the faceCovers subtle emotions like anxiety and irritation as well as unrestrained ones like exuberance and despairFeatures models of all ages and a variety of facial types and ethnic and racial backgrounds

Whatever your skill level, and whether you're drawing or painting an individual's portrait or developing a character-driven story, Facial Expressions for Artists will inspire and inform you on how to successfully portray authentically expressive and distinctive emotions in your drawings.

The For Artists series expertly guides and instructs artists at all skill levels who want to develop their classical drawing and painting skills and create realistic and representational art.

Also available from the series: Drawing the Head for Artists, Essential Human Anatomy for Artists, Figure Drawing for Artists, Life Drawing for Artists, Drawing and Painting Botanicals for Artists, Dynamic Still Life for Artists, Landscape Painter's Workbook, Plein Air Techniques for Artists, and Sketching Techniques for Artists.

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